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*One of Only Four Remaining* ’BSA ‘Lincoln Jeffries’ 2nd Series Club Standard ‘Long Cylindered’ CS Prefix’ Model .177 Air Rifles Once Belonging to the B.A.O ‘Birmingham Assay Office’ Bell Shooting Club Which was destroyed in WWII. 22039. - 22039
The Birmingham Assay Office, one of the four assay offices in the United Kingdom is located in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The assay office suffered bomb damage from the Luftwaffe during WWII and was moved to Reigate where reduced to a staff of 11, they continued hallmarking throughout WWII. This B.S.A. 2nd series Club Standard .177 Calibre underlever air rifle is in very nice condition. Production of the Club Special ran between 1924 - 1936 (See page 128 of ‘The Book of the BSA air rifle 1905-1939’ by John Milewski). It has all original wood and metal work. The wood has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use, it has the sought after Lincoln Jeffries address of 140 Steelhouse Lane Birmingham and standing shooter trademark to one side of the stock. B.A.O 2 is stamped to one side and B.O.A to the other which identifies it as one of the four remaining Birmingham Assay Office Bell Shooting Club rifles. It measures 45 ½” overall with a 19 ½” barrel. Its rifled bore is clean and bright. It has a blade foresight & adjustable dial rear sight. The wrist of the wood stock has the correct chequered panels and ribbed butt with trap. The underside of the wood is impressed ’14 ¼’ & 2 (stock length in inches). The breech at the loading port is numbered ‘1’ (.177 calibre). The weapon has the 'CS' prefix serial number ‘CS 28369’ which is in the serial number range for c1930 production. The weapon’s loading and firing actions work as they should. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. 22039.
£575.00

C1930-1935 BSA 4th (Final) Series Standard No2 .22 (S Prefix) Air Rifle. 22041. - 22041
The serial No S50103 dates this rifle to circa: 1930-1935. When mention is made of the BSA Standard No1 and Standard No2 spring to mind., but it should be remembered that BSA referred to their full length .177 and .22 air rifles as the standard. In 1907 BSA used the term ‘ordinary pattern’ to differentiate the full length .177 from the light pattern, and by 1909 the company was calling the full length rifles the standard pattern. This example is in fine condition with some blueing missing to expose the nice metalwork. It has the usual BSA wording to the metalwork. The wooden stock is in very nice condition with a nice grain, it has no *notable marks and is the correct pre-WWII item with the BSA chequered trademark. The rifle cocks, loads and fires as it should at 7.26 ft/lb. See page 124 of ‘The Book of the BSA Air Rifle 1905 to 1939’ by John Milewski (available on our website). The price for this nice piece of history includes UK delivery. 22041.
£395.00

*Quality* C1850’s Giffard Carbonic Gas 8mm Ball CO2 rifle. 22054. - 22054
The Giffard rifle was invented by Frenchman, Paul Giffard, whose brother, Henri, conducted the world’s first powered flight in a dirigible airship on December 21, 1852. Giffard rifles often have engraved balloons on their receivers and impressed into their gutta percha butt plates, which is apparently a nod to this event. Giffard invented and patented a front-pump air-powered rifle in 1864, and he patented this gas rifle in 1873. In the 1890s Giffard opened the Giffard Gun and Ordnance Company in London to make the same rifle. Later they made an updated design that lacked an exposed hammer. The five exposed screwheads are all clocked — thin screw slots aligned with the bore. The other end of one stock screw that shows through on the top side of the grip iron is also engraved to look like it is a clocked screw. The Giffard came in both smoothbore and rifled versions? The Giffard came in 4.5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm, this one being the 8mm. Giffards were also made as shotguns. Those have a different type of bolt, and they use a pre-loaded tubular paper 8 mm shot cartridge. Their sights differ from those found on the rifle, as well. The rifle is 41 ½ “long. The barrel is 24 ½ “, which gives the CO2 time to expand. The rifle is loaded through a tap that’s built into the end of the bolt. Instead of a traditional rotary loading tap that’s difficult to machine, this approach seems easier and more straightforward. To load lift the bolt handle straight up to just past 90 degrees and the loading tap is exposed. The front sight is a post and bead. The rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation. Giffard knew how to put adjustable power on his rifles and pistols. It’s a simple system, but given the floating hammer that opens the valve, yet doesn’t remain all the way forward to press against the valve. It adjusts from the outside of the gun. The long steel tube under the barrel that serves as the forearm is where the CO2 is stored. That tube is unscrewed from the action for filling. The trigger is a direct sear type, where the trigger blade is what releases the sear to release the hammer. The rifle is in lovely condition with beautiful ornate scrolling throughout the metalwork. The afore-mentioned ballon engraving can be seen on the CO2 tube (pictured). ‘Poids Plein Ade 443 GRmes 49053’ is also present on the tube. The barrel and bolt are stamped with the number ‘7552’ along with ‘Cal 8mm’ ‘Agier’ and several inspection stamps. The chequered wooden stock is in beautiful condition with only a small number of age-related marks. The rifle has its original sling swivels to the stock and barrel. The images don’t really do the rifles quality and elegance justice. The gun loads and fires as it should with a crisp action. The price includes UK delivery. 22054.
£1,495.00

RESERVED RESERVED C1920 Militta Early Model Original V .177 Calibre German Made Air Rifle. 22052. - 22052
Maker F. Langham of Zella Street, Basil, Thuringia Germany and imported into Britain by Martin Pulvermann London. This Original V Model is dated between the middle of the 1920’s and the early 1940’s. Two versions were made, rifled and smoothbore. The smoothbores had a side push in button barrel release, whilst rifled with the under latch. It was advertised in two lengths, 42 ½ “and this one which is the 46” model. It has the correct chequered pistol grip, elevation adjustable rearsight, and metal tipped foresight. Its walnut stock has two metal caps (butt and grip) and is in very nice condition, with only minor age-related marks. The air chamber is stamped with a circular trademark bearing the letters F.L.Z, and ‘Original V’ within a circle is stamped on the stock. Original V is stamped on the top of the barrel. The serial number: L37042 is clearly stamped above the trigger guard to the left-hand side – 042 is also stamped below the loading port. See page 161 of Hillers collectors guide to air rifles for reference. The price for this excellent air rifle includes UK delivery. 22052.
£375.00

C1933 BSA Standard No2 T Prefixed .22 Air Rifle. 21984. - 21984
The No2 Standard was prefixed with a T from January 1936. The rifle has a clear T-prefix serial number on the underside of the 3-hole trigger housing. The serial number of this example is ‘T 1960’ which dates it to between 1936 & 1939. This type of rifle originates from the work of a gentleman inventor and engineer Lincoln Jefferies. He held the original patent which was logged in 1906. It is a solid barrel and cylinder with an under-lever for re-charging the air piston. There is a loading Tap approximately halfway along the length of the weapon, which when tipped forward opens a chamber to place the pellet or steel ball bearing within. This is closed so sealing the chamber and the weapon is ready to fire. Just forward of the loading port are the rear sights which are adjustable. It has the correct flat top breach. The metalwork retains almost all its blueing with only minor signs of age-related wear *the foresight has been professionally brazed in place*. The woodwork is good with a few marks which is to be expected. The walnut stock is in good condition and has the BSA piled arms logo to one side and chequering on both sides of the pistol grip. See page 143-5 of The Book of the BSA Air Rifle by John Milewski. The rifle has been chrono graphed and cocks, loads and fires as it should. The price for this piece of history includes UK delivery. 21984.
£445.00

1922-1929 BSA Standard No1 (Aka 'L' Or Light/ Ladies Model) Second Series .177 Air Rifle with Rear Aperture Sight and Bespoke Sling Swivel Attachment to the Underlever. 21986. - 21986
1922-1929 BSA Standard No1 (Aka 'L' Or Light/ Ladies Model) Second Series .177 Air Rifle. 21985. This is an excellent B.S.A. Standard No. 1 Model 177 calibre, under lever air rifle. Also known as the 'L' or Ladies/ Light model it measures 39 ¾” overall with a 17" rifled barrel. Its original wood stock *age related marks- see images* has chequered panels at the pistol grip. The remaining identifying features of a second series standard were the same a s the late first series rifles and wee the rounded profile stock with heat impressed chequering. It has a ribbed butt with trap. The rifle has a pinched blade fore sight and adjustable dial rear sight and scarce rear aperture sight. The metal work has the majority of its blueing with signs of age-related wear and is crisply stamped with the correct 'L' prefix serial number on the trigger block 'L26478' which dates it to 1922-29 (See page 117 of The book of BSA air rifle by John Milewski). The underlever has an excellent bespoke swing swivel attachment to the under lever. It loads and fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. 21986.
£425.00

1922-1929 BSA Standard No1 (Aka 'L' Or Light/ Ladies Model) Second Series .177 Air Rifle. 21985. - 21985
1922-1929 BSA Standard No1 (Aka 'L' Or Light/ Ladies Model) Second Series .177 Air Rifle. 21985. This is an excellent B.S.A. Standard No. 1 Model 177 calibre, under lever air rifle. Also known as the 'L' or Ladies/ Light model it measures 39 ¾” overall with a 17" rifled barrel. Its original wood stock *age related marks- see images* has chequered panels at the pistol grip. The remaining identifying features of a second series standard were the same a s the late first series rifles and wee the rounded profile stock with heat impressed chequering. It has a ribbed butt with trap. The rifle has a pinched blade fore sight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work is undamaged with the majority of the original blue finish and is crisply stamped with the correct 'L' prefix serial number on the trigger block 'L21380' which dates it to 1922-29 (See page 117 of The book of BSA air rifle by John Milewski). It loads and fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. 21985.
£375.00

German Diana Model 35 .22 Air Rifle. 21961. - 21961
The Diana 35 was the older brother of the Diana 27. Series 1 was produced from 1953 through to1964. Diana's model 35 was one of the most powerful spring guns in the 1950s. Series 2 was made until 1987. Dianas were sold in the U.S. under many brand names, which confuses collectors. The Winchester 435 is really a Diana 35. They were also known as Original 35, Peerless 35, Geco 35, Beeman 200 and HY-Score 809. The Diana 35 was the older brother of the Diana 27. It was produced from 1953 through to 1964, when it was revised into a modernised version that lasted through to 1987. So, that’s 1953-1964 for the first run, of which there are several variations and 1965-1987. It has an adjustable rear sight and shrouded fore sight with a rotating selection of different blades. The woodwork is in good condition for its age with some use related marks and has a chequered fore and pistol grip. The rifle retains 90% of its bluing. ‘Original Mod.35’ is stamped to the top of the barrel and ‘Made in Germany to the left-hand side of the barrel. The rifle cocks, loads and fires with a nice tight action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21961.
£245.00

1964-1975 Webley Mk 3 .22 Calibre Under Lever, Air Rifle. Sn 5409:25. - 5409:25
The Webley Mk 3 was introduced in 1946 and production finished around 1975 (See Pages 244 of Hiller's Book 'A Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The woodwork and metal work of this example are in nice condition with some scuffs and scratches to the left side of the stock. It has an 18 1/4" rifled barrel and measures 43" overall. It has a block and blade foresight and adjustable rear sight. The wood stock is inlaid with 'Webley' disc. The top of the air chamber is correctly marked with the Webley name and Birmingham address together with 'The Webley Mark 3' model detail (illustrated). The loading port is marked with '.22' calibre detail. It is under lever cocking & has an adjustable rear Target sight together with shrouded foresight and telescopic sight ramp. The rifle is serial number 'B5247' (Hiller's book has a B prefix serial number illustrated which he describes as being made between 1964-75. Some F prefix numbers have been since made during the same period). The loading and firing actions work perfectly. Price includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act with regards to sale and delivery of this weapon apply. Sn 5409:25.
£295.00

*MATCHING NUMBERS* 1930’s Webley Service Mark II 2nd Type .22 Calibre Air Rifle. 21071. - 21071
This is an excellent early 1930’s, Webley Service Mark II 2nd Type air rifle (see pages 32-35 of Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005 By Christopher Thrale). The trigger guard of the rifle and barrel have matching serial numbers ‘S3339 / 3339’ crisply stamped. The weapon is stamped with Patent & model detail, the Webley ‘winged bullet’ logo and Webley address. It has all original wood stock with chequered wrist and horn butt plate. The wood has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The metalwork has very minor age-related nicks to the cylinder and blueing wear to the barrel. It has the correct, flip up aperture sight, dial sight, ramp post fore sight & safety catch. The price for this excellent Webley Service air rifle includes UK delivery. 21071.
£795.00
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