Airgun identification and value

[Holdaway 2]

Here are some pictures of two old air guns I have in my possession. One is a Diana model 5 DRP air pistol with leather holster and wooden stock. I know nothing about them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other is an air rifle of the under lever type with no makers mark. There is however a number on the base of the barrel near the stock the number is S2853

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any one know anything about them or their value?

 

Sorry about the pics I only had the phone with me when I took them.

 

 

Thanks

 

H

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

thats a very old gun, my freind has an old rusted one. is it quite light?

[salukiwhippet 6]

I don't know owt about the pistol.

 

The rifle looks like an early Lincoln Jefferies type BSA, there were several models, what calibre is it? Value would be somewhere between £150 and £300 depending on rarity of model and condition.

 

Sorry I can't help more. I know a lot folk on here dislike it, but the vintage forum of www.airgunbbs.com is a mine of info about older guns.

 

James

[stealthy1 3,964]

I have an airrifle like the one pictured in my loft, the old boy that gave me it said he paid five guinea's for it, the only difference is mine has a brass ferol to join the stock to the action.

[Holdaway 2]

The rifle is extremely heavy. It is either a .22 or .25 cal, no markings though.

 

H

[andyfr1968 772]

I agree with James about the rifle.

The pistol could be a very early Original (Diana).

Cheers.

 

Bugger! Edit. You said that on your first post. Ooops....

Edited April 17, 2009 by andyfr1968

[spike25blue 55]

hi there mate im sure there has been 1 of those rifles in the airgun mag over the last few months i will have a look and let ya know

 

 

atb rob

[8shot 192]

Here are some pictures of two old air guns I have in my possession. One is a Diana model 5 DRP air pistol with leather holster and wooden stock. I know nothing about them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other is an air rifle of the under lever type with no makers mark. There is however a number on the base of the barrel near the stock the number is S2853

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any one know anything about them or their value?

 

Sorry about the pics I only had the phone with me when I took them.

 

 

Thanks

 

H

 

 

 

hi mate go on to airgunbbs

 

 

as you have the serial number someone will be able to date it and give you a price

looks to me the rifle is an old bsa

 

atb 8shot

[Geoff.C 0]

The old Diana "break barrel" is probably quite old, and of interest to a pistol collector. The rifle, as said before, looks like a lincoln. I am surprised there is no name at all. Unless very early Lincoln Jeffries did not have a name on them. The company started in the 1870's, and soon established as a good brand. BSA did a deal of some sort in 1905, to produce these under their own name, and made 1000. It proved a good deal, and many more were made but with two names on. BSA and the "pylarm" trademark I think, and Lincoln Jeffries Patent". This tap loading, all metal underlever, became the fore runner of the famous "airsporter". I had a .177 in the 60's but sold it after much badgering to a collector for thirty bob!! (£1.50)

[Holdaway 2]

Thanks guys, I will take another look at the rifle for more markings. I did see a mark at the base of the barrel (tiny sheild?) but I didn't have my glasses on!

 

 

If I can identify the marking I will post it.

 

Cheers all you've all been a great help so far.

 

H

[salukiwhippet 6]

I was quite surprised a the lack of markings too tbh. If it's a .25 then my top estimate in my first post may be rather low.....

 

James

[donnyc 1,203]

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