Lincoln Air Pistol...Need Help

[Garvin]

Email me the pics and I'll host them for you. I've PM'd you my address.

Nice old pistols, made in the 1920s IIRC. I don't have access to my books right now but I'm sure someone with a copy of Hiller will chime in shortly.

I think complete ones sell for £300 to £400 or so, but if it's in exceptionally good condition who knows, perhaps quite a bit more. They are rare but do come up from time to time. I have a vague idea that under 1,500 were made.

I have shot one. Beautifully engineered. Very low power.

[Daigoro]

I came across this auction from 2002 - sold for £447:

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=3885206

And this one (can't see a date - possibly last year) went for £210:

http://www.fieldingsauctioneers.co.u...=60&hasImage=1

And here's bit of text about the manufacturer (at least I assume it's the same "Lincoln"):

https://store.bluebookinc.com/Instan...oduct=4&id=120

[torrens]

Hi LDNRED, guessing you're not in the UK ( GA- Georgia?), Beeman's Blue Book gives values of $400-$2500 US depending on condition so a nice rare item. These things were made in small quantities with various detail differences so some types may have extra appeal to collectors. Your wife's grandfather did good in that poker game.

Torrens

[Garvin]

Here are the pics of LD's Lincoln - and a beauty is too.

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[LDNRED]

Garvin,

Thank you for posting the pics. As you can see, the blueing appears to be in pretty good shape compared to others I have seen. It appears to be original. I have had it for almost 14 years but didn't realize what I had. Also, it is the 0.22 cal, not the 0.177. I appreciate all the help!

L.D.

[Abasmajor]

Garvin,

Thank you for posting the pics. As you can see, the blueing appears to be in pretty good shape compared to others I have seen. It appears to be original. I have had it for almost 14 years but didn't realize what I had. Also, it is the 0.22 cal, not the 0.177. I appreciate all the help!

L.D.

Hi,

I have a Standard model Lincoln which seems in similar condition to yours which I aquired at an Arms Fair for £300 some four years ago. The blueing process used for these pistols was not particularly good, so it is rare to find one with much original finish remaining. What is more interesting about your pistol is the calibre. According to John Griffith's "Encylopedia of Spring Air Pistols" the Standard model was only produced in .177unlike the much rarer extended cylinder model which was produced in both .177 & .22. The cylinder (grip) on the standard model was 5.75 inches long whereas the extended cylinder was either 7 or 8 inches in length. If your pistol is is definately an extended cylinder version it would definately realise around the £500 mark should you ever consider parting with it.

Regards

Brian

[slug-gun]

Looks like the standard cylinder length pistol - if so almost unique in .22 assuming the barrel hasn't been bored out by a previous owner, which seems unlikely given the condition?
The MV would be very low indeed so if it had been produced commercially in .22, and it would have surely flopped sales wise?
It definitely is .22 then?

[Lakey]

Now that is the best Lincoln Pistol I have ever seen. Got to be worth £500 of anyones money in that lovely original condition.

Lakey

[LDNRED]

All,

Thanks for the great info you have sent. I am finding out more about this pistol each day. I am pretty excited about it, but I do not collect airguns, so I am going to sell it. I love the gun, but a collector would appreciate it more.