Help with MK1 Airsporter and possible Lincoln Jefferies?

[Lakey]

Hello.

I am not sure that this rifle would have had the knurled Breech compensating screw. I think far more likely, it would have had the large washer, large headed screw with a tiny locking screw. See here

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....fle/#post-1794

[Josie & John]

Hello.

I am not sure that this rifle would have had the knurled Breech compensating screw. I think far more likely, it would have had the large washer, large headed screw with a tiny locking screw. See here

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....fle/#post-1794

I agree. The knurled screw came a little later.

John

[frogboy]

Personally, I don't buy guns thinking about what they would be worth if I sold them on, I buy what I like, even if they need some work and I know in my heart of hearts it won't be worth it. I collect for the enjoyment they bring me.

Given that the LJ is over a 100 years old it looks pretty complete, looks like you need a breech plug plate, breech plug screw and keeper screw, £40 of bits maybe a piston seal assembly £15.

To resurrect a century old gun that I agree with John might make £200, but why worry about it, keep it, cherish it and enjoy it.

The airsporter isn't my area but it looks in ok condition to me not mint but there are definitely worse out there.