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    Help Pre war BSA's

    Hi All
    I have been asked to try and sell two pre war BSA rifles for a neighbour of mine not sure what models they are, looking for some help with the value "fair price" tried to upload photos not sure if they will work
    the first is a push button underlever in very nice condition Serial No 01754, with a very nice figured stock with good metal work with no rust or pitting, good colour fitted with factory fitted peep sight.

    The second is a break barrel version serial no 17300 in good order metal work clean no rust or pitting but signs of wear, stock has the Lincon Jefferies trade make stamp with the Birmingham address and standing shooter.
    Both rifles shoot well and both contained in a nice home made case. Fingers crossed the photos will work First 5 phots of the push button, next three break barrel.



    https://imgur.com/eywp2Br
    https://imgur.com/6RK1sCV
    https://imgur.com/V6IBEBL
    https://imgur.com/trIx8u5
    https://imgur.com/N0l7dQa


    https://imgur.com/RkgGK2o
    https://imgur.com/qIczqAQ
    https://imgur.com/G2lWTAw

    https://imgur.com/ugS2RB6
    https://imgur.com/vh47zZl
    Last edited by Jimlad; 13-10-2018 at 03:46 PM.

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    The photos work!

    The first is a BSA made between 1936 and 1939. The serial number should start with A or C rather than 0. Could it be a C? Overall length will tell us which model it is if you can confirm this and if the prefix is unclear. If the etching including model details and patent numbers on top of the cylinder is readable, this will increase the value.

    If the etching has not survived, I'd still conservatively estimate value at £250+.

    The second is a Langenhan made airgun that was imported by Lincoln Jeffries just before he invented his underlever, so probably dates from around 1903. Is the top of the cylinder stamped H The Lincoln?

    I've seen these priced at around the £120-£150 mark at fairs, depending on the clarity of markings, degree of barrel wobble and overall cleanliness.

    Hope that helps.

    John

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    Pre War BSA's

    Hi John
    Thanks for the info, the serial no of the push button underlever does begin with a C No C 1754 the is good colour on the metal work but the etching is unreadable, the rifle is 43 and a half inches long.
    the break barrel is tight with no wobble there is no etching on the cylinder
    but is has H THE LINCON AIR RIFLE stamped on the hexagon part of the barrel which can easily be read. See two new photos added.

    Jim
    Last edited by Jimlad; 13-10-2018 at 04:04 PM.

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    Two very nice rifles Jim.

    Kind regards,

    John

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