Originally Posted by
ggggr
A couple of months ago I bought 2 rifles, one that I thought was a Bsa improved model B no 2880 and a second that I was told was a Lincoln Jeffries. I can put up pics so bear with me. The etching on the cylinder and the serial numbers is not clear. The stock has the piled arms and "trade mark" on it and 14 1/4 just behind the pistol grip. I think the serial number is 1427t or 14271. It has "p pat" on the tap and the face plate and "load" just in front of the tap. It has "lincoln jeffries patent" on the underlever. I cant make out all the writing on the cylinder but by rocking it in the light can make out "the birmingham small arms company limited". There is a line of writing above that but I cant make it out. It has the same early type bayonet as the other gun. I think it is the "Bsa air rifle" ----any thoughts? Oh forgot to mention, the trigger guard is held on by just two screws, with the rear of the guard just locating in the trigger block. A rough valuation would be ok but I dont intend selling it and its bloody good fun to plink with. Thanks ggggr