BSA improved model D

[CapitalBee]

Gents, just acquired this today from my local rfd. Serial No. 46455, so I was after a date if possible? Apparently in a safe for the last 40 years along with three others on the rack (2x light patterns and a standard, I think). Some light surface rust getting the oil and wire wool treatment, but all together with good screw heads and both sights in tact. Now the nasty part! Stripped her down and there is a blockage in the barrel, possibly a big one! It's currently soaking in oil, but I'd welcome any further tips.

[micky2]

lf you are lucky it will just be a pellet or 2. good luck with it.

[Huttles94]

46455 would be around 1912

[CapitalBee]

46455 would be around 1912

Thanks

[Abasmajor]

46455 would be around 1912

As above, 1912 would be about right. Also the year the first side catch cocking lever was introduced which in my opinion was and still is the most elegant solution ever devised for this function.
Brian

[piggy589]

Just bought another Lincoln Jeffries in .22,serial number T3396 45" long with a push botton cocking lever.

Any idea of the year of manufacture?.

[gingernut]

Just search BSA Resources vintage airgun gallery.
All you need to know.
Thanks to Garvin et al.