Older collection, keep, sell or refurbish?

[luke]

In my uncles cupboard were a few older air rifles. These were passed to me and again have sat in my cupboard.
This seems a waste, but to be honest I've no idea what to do with them. I'd appreciate any advice people have got for me on if these are collectable, desireable or just taking up space.

#1 - BSA Mercury .177
https://imgur.com/a/inSdu
Shoots well at 7.6ftlb last time it was tested.

#2 - Haenel Model 312 .177
https://imgur.com/a/AAi5K
Complete with diopter and adjustable butt plate.

#3 - Webley Hawk MkII .22
https://imgur.com/a/5HTyU

#4 - Webley Mk3 .22
https://imgur.com/a/uAdhT
Shot at 7.9ftlb last check

#5 & 6 - BSA Lincoln Jeffries - .177 and ?BSA Light?
https://imgur.com/a/DUfEL

One is marked Birmingham Small Arms Company - BSA Air Rifles Lincoln Jeffries Patented with a serial #3640
The other is unmarked apart from a serial #L14877
Both shoot surprisingly well!

Is there any market for these guns? Can anyone supply any info on the older guns?

[I. J.]

Take them to an Airgun Fair like Melbourne.

[Huttles94]

The Webley mk3 and the BSA Lincoln and Light are worth a bit. Indeed a market for them. In fact the Lincoln jeffries BSA's are what i am into (I have four of them).

The BSA Lincoln Jeffries you have is from the second batch of BSA air rifles from 1906. Id put the light model in the mid 1920's.

The others I dont know much about. The Mercury might sell for around £80-120 (From what I have seen). The MK3 Webley is probably worth between £170-250 (Again, from what I have seen). The two previous BSA's are worth around £150-180 (For the Light/Ladies model) and the Lincoln probably worth £200+ (Wont take long to sell since its an early model)

No idea about the Webley hawk.

The Haenel looks nice, is it a side lever? as for the price ect.... not a clue


Well the above is just my opinion so anybody feel free to refute what I have said.


Cheers,

Jake


Also if you want to know more about the old BSA's, just ask. They are my bread and butter after all

[luke]

Thanks for that info. Yes the Haenel is a side lever.
I'm really torn on what to do with these. I like old stuff, but if I sold some of it I could buy something I'd use more. Dilemmas......!

[Lakey]

Dont think your Mercury is a Mercury from the picture ?

Lakey

[averageplinker]

Dont think your Mercury is a Mercury from the picture ?

Lakey

Swipe up to find the mercury down lower.

[averageplinker]

Thanks for that info. Yes the Haenel is a side lever.
I'm really torn on what to do with these. I like old stuff, but if I sold some of it I could buy something I'd use more. Dilemmas......!

It looks like you might have answered your own question, keep your favourites/ the rifles with most sentimental value and use the rest to fund the object of your desires.

BTW the butt pad on the Haemal looks non-original as it doesn't quite fit. Looks a lovely thing though, it even looks like a lefty shooter like me could shoot it. Must not be tempted, must not be tempted.......

[luke]

I think you're right. I'm more using shotguns these days so these are just taking up cupboard space.
Be tempted.... You know you want to ;-)

[Muskett]

Add the value up and they aren't going to pay for a new shotgun. However, they do have some value.
Keep the ones you like and fond of and move on the others that are just taking up space.
If you go into a gunshop they will offer you peanuts, just for the effort to find buyers. Do your own homework and then you should find homes for them, at a price that all parties are happy with. Then go and buy something that makes you happy. As its passed down try and get something worth having; petrol in the car or servicing the car isn't, as thats just everyday expenses.

[Shed tuner]

Be tempted.... You know you want to ;-)

List them in a seperate for sale thread if you want to sell them

[Benelli B76]

Swipe up to find the mercury down lower.

Yes, two different rifles shown on that imgur page.

Baz

[luke]

Yes, two different rifles shown on that imgur page.

Baz

Oops, I'll sort that later!

[hwtyger]

mk3 always worth keeping/refurbishing allthough they arent rare, they are loved.
Hawke is far more rare than mk3 but not very loved for its shooting behaviour. They dont seem to be collectable unless theyre complete with interchangeable barrels
Allthough I dont know BSA Id say at least the lincoln jeffries is worth keeping.
Dunno about mercury or haenel

That said, it stíll ís personal. Whats collectable/valuable for one person doesnt necessarily mean its the some for someone else