Lincoln jeffries No. 134

[Garvin]

Pics of Jim's rifle here.

[Garvin]

Jim I think that in view of the fact it is such an early LJ, that will add quite a bit of value. Even though the condition is not great (including a nasty crack across the pistol grip), it does look original, which also counts for something. I expect it may be worth in the region of £350.

[frogboy]

Is the knurled screw opposite side to the tap original?

Or should i say it looks original as Lincoln Jeffries did patent a screw adjustment as an improvement, but either a factory repair after some time or someones post purchase improvement many years ago?

Still a cracking gun, I do prefer the earlier models

Good luck if you decide to sell.


ATB

Lee

[Garvin]

Is the knurled screw opposite side to the tap original?

Or should i say it looks original as Lincoln Jeffries did patent a screw adjustment as an improvement, but either a factory repair after some time or someones post purchase improvement many years ago?

Still a cracking gun, I do prefer the earlier models

Good luck if you decide to sell.


ATB

Lee

Lee this screw is often seen on early LJ's and was probably a factory upgrade. So you're right, it wouldn't have been on the rifle when it was new but was almost contemporary with it and shouldn't affect the value too much IMO.

IIRC, the idea with this 'innovation' of LJ's was that wear in the tap would be taken up by tightening it - but the idea was dropped when it turned out that doing so pulled the tap out of alignment with the bore. Obvious when you think of it!

[frogboy]

Cheers Garvin for the information,

Now if i ever find the bits to sort 660 out to a more original looking state I have options for either the plate retaining screw and keeper screw or the later knurled adjusting version

[Lakey]

Interesting gun and a REAL piece of history. That said, I would put the vale around £230-£250, due mainly to the condition.

The trigger pivot screw is badly mashed up, the foresight has lost its bead, and the rearsight elevation screw has been altered. The stock has a nasty split, which would be a difficult fix. All else seems original, including the cast trigger guard with the uncommon long tang, which went by the time of the first "Improved model" as they were difficult to fit ( the breakage rate at the factory was apparently very high).

On another note, it is nice to see a first model bayonet cocking lever, with the bayonet tip at the right shape and profile. A lot become bent out of shape over the years, due to over zelous use and the guns falling over . The shape of this one is exactly the way they left the factory in my opinion.

Early Lincoln Air Rifle in the very first batch made.

Lakey

[micky2]

Nice to see that it is now the earlyest known LJ 1st batch rifle. although not all original with having had the improved tap adjuster fitted. l would value it at about the £250+ mark. a nice bit of history.