Gem Pattern

[DCL_dave]

Itseems to me that these rifles are of relatively low value. Has anyone on here done a full renovation. Stock refinished, cylinder replated and barrel and trigger guard/cocking lever reblued?
I'd love to see just what one looked like when you unwrapped it from the grease paper, having brought it home from the shop of Mr Lincoln Jefries.

I think you're right, Harry. These old Gem patterns do seem to be a bit overlooked by most collectors...not sure why, perhaps the lack of information on them? ...perhaps a general dislike for the type/design?...who knows!

They do have their place in airgun history though. Imagine that lad ripping open his present on xmas morning to find a Gem pattern and a packet of Lane's slugs waiting for him...gutted because he wanted one of the new fangled BSAs!...

When I was actively looking for them I tried to avoid any Gem that had been heavily restored...

I think Frank Korn had a couple nice lookers that he restored though? ..and there are others on the Gem forum too.

[frakor]

These are some I restored.




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Frank

[mrto]

These are some I restored.




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Frank

Link not working!

[frakor]

Seems like I can't post any pics anymore??
So here is a link to my server...

http://beeldbank.synology.me/Gem/GEM1.JPG

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Frank

[mrto]

Nice collection of Gems!

[harry mac]

Seems like I can't post any pics anymore??
So here is a link to my server...

http://beeldbank.synology.me/Gem/GEM1.JPG

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Frank

Nice to see someone cares for them.

[DCL_dave]

Seems like I can't post any pics anymore??
So here is a link to my server...

http://beeldbank.synology.me/Gem/GEM1.JPG

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Frank

Hello Frank

For the uninitiated, Franks lovely old Gems patterns are (from the top of the pic..and the top of my head, so...best guess )

EG 17 or 18?
LZ/FLZ medium weight pattern
FLZ composite type
EG 15?
Diana 6
EG 13 (aka Lanes Jewel Gem)
EG 16?
Jean Marck No1 or 2
Jean Marck No2