Initially formed from a small union of gunsmiths, the company went on to land large government contracts producing guns such as the lewis machine gun and various small arms used in. During the first world war, bsa produced 10,000 rifles each week and also manufactured the lewis gun. The royal ordnance factories did not begin production until 1941. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Thus they are usually very obviously stamped on the appropriate pressurebearing parts where thay can easily be seen. The birmingham small arms companys early history from their own. Parker catalogue was probably compiled rather too early for the new no. This shows just how skilled and competent bsa were. It was a spring piston, break barrel action, single shot rifle. I grew up as a young boy with a bsa cadet major, and i remember being jealous of the boys with the gecado 35 and 50,s. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418. The book of the bsa air rifle rifleman uk miniature calibre. Bsa air rifles delivered to your door by dai leisure. Grammar school students shooting bsa military pattern air rifles, where are they now.
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It has undamaged woodwork and rubber shoulder recoil pad. In 1905 bsa manufactured the first lincoln jeffries air rifle, and in just 2 short years the 10,000th lincoln jeffries air rifle was completed. According to the blue book of airguns eighth edition the bsa standard rifle. They are a great resource to revitalize the bsa brand throughout the country and introduce our outstanding pcp air rifles to a new generation of enthusiastic airgunners. There follows an abridged list of serial numbers of preww1 bsa and lincoln jeffries rifles, based on the comprehensive list in john knibbs book bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles. Bsa air rifle history to be precise they produced one and a quarter million service rifles. Exciting new bsa pcp air rifles land in the usa hard air. Vintage bsalincoln jeffries serial numbers bsa resources. Accurate identification of thes early rifles can be difficult but i bought this one from one of the leading experts on vintage air rifle, larry hannich and he had the gun marked rare a series. They acquired them in 1912 when george lincoln jeffries retired. A very useful book for anyone interested in old air guns. This book is the culmination of over seven years of study and research and will.
The mk1 had a onepiece barrel and receiver assembly with a leather piston washer, while all other marks had a screwin barrel with most having a ptfe piston and breach seal, giving a legal uk power. Apr 08, 2019 the precision airgun distribution dealer network has many high quality, knowledgeable stores. The bsa air rifle pre war bsa airguns vintage airguns gallery. The top of the barrel was stamped bsa guns ltd england followed by a bsa piled arms symbol and the air chamber was stamped bsa airsporter between the scope rails.
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In 1960 they began importing a high power rifle model called the majestic, and years later a slightly modified version called the monarch was introduced. Golden century is a concise, illustrated history of the commercial gun production by the bsa firm from. Bsa defiant black pepper laminate is the new regulated bullpup rifle from esteemed manufacturers bsa. Accurate identification of thes early rifles can be difficult but i bought this one from one of the leading experts on vintage air rifle, larry hannich and he had the gun marked. Sn 18172 18172 the bsa mercury was introduced in 1971 and was the break action version of their famous airsporter. Brand new paperback 172 pages third printing usa 1996 first published 1958 classic book about true antique air guns, ball reservoir, butt reservoir, gallery air guns, quackenbush with a list of known makers.
Since 1861, bsa have produced many firearms, airguns, and firearm accessories. This is a very good original bsa improved model d air rifle. Air rifles of the 1930s looking back through history airgun shooting. This is the first concise and detailed historical account of the conception, development and production of these early twentieth century air rifles. According to the blue book of airguns eighth edition the bsa standard rifle was made from 1919 to 1939. Company in that year commenced the manufacture of their famous air rifle. Mr knibbs drew up his list from entries in the original factory ledgers. By the time etching started bsa owned all the patents. Since its formation in 1861, bsa grew into a powerful member of britains industrial group. Oct 30, 2019 in 1905 bsa manufactured the first lincoln jeffries air rifle, and in just 2 short years the 10,000th lincoln jeffries air rifle was completed. A and lincoln jeffries air rifles 1982 describes the situation thus the first. Leicestershire airguns are the bsa supplier for leicestershire providing all your bsa airgun needs.
The author, john knibbs, a former bsa employee himself and a governor of the birmingham proof house is eminently qualified to write the history of bsa. Established in 1861, this firm has produced a wide variety of firearms over the years. I worked there when gamo brought them out,times changed. This is the rifle for hunters who want top performance at an affordable price in a proven, hardhitting package. This rifle has amarked resemblence to a very good gun of the time the bsa superstar which i have owned and loved with the best black finish still to this day. John knibbs book on bsa and lj air rifles if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The bsa airsporter was an underlever spring powered air rifle first produced in 1948, by the birmingham small arms company and remained more or less unchanged until 1962 when the mk2 was produced. If you werent one of the lucky ones but still need our services, scroll down for our latest offer.
This lincoln jeffries air rifle was stored in attic in gloucestershire for 40 years. The definitive guide for bsa collectors, gun enthusiasts and shooters interested in british ingenuity. Bsa air rifle owners,this group is dedicated to all bsa air rifles,spingers,pcp,old and new. Lincoln jeffries whose genius and enterprise in the field of air rifle technology can be equated with that of the wright brothers in aviation and marconi in the field of telecommunications. Realize that bsa made their version of the lincoln air rifle from 1905 on. It had a black painted finish, fitted with a beech wood stock and a rubber recoil pad, being a springgun suffered from recoil and was quite noisy.
This rifle is made to bsa s own exacting standards and features a variety of features that make it one of the most competitive bullpup rifles on the market today. Bsa air rifles is a company rich in history and tradition and produce some of the. Air guns by eldon wolff brand new paperback 172 pages third printing usa 1996 first published 1958 classic book about true antique air guns, ball reservoir, butt reservoir, gallery air guns, quackenbush with a list of known makers. Some years after the death of the owner, his daughter found it and was going to throw it out until her neighbour intervened and suggested selling it. Proof, view and black powder or nitroproof marks are to be easily visible to, for rifle, the purchaser of a firearm. Bsa air rifles are the result of over 160 years of english gunsmithing success coupled with the very latest in precision manufacturing. Company for many years, and acquired their remaining records when the factory closed down.
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