which bsa is this?

**Nickpan** · 13-03-2008, 05:25 PM

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Has got Major rearsight, interesting logo stamp on stock, and no fixing bolt in base of pistol grip. Ser no. M11278, which I can't tally up as a Major?
Lovely though, this may be a keeper! Or not.

**Gareth W-B** · 13-03-2008, 05:54 PM

Is it a pre 1948 Cadet with the pistol grip wedge instead of a through bolt? Lovely condition, and a nice little keeper to boot

: Gareth.

**Lakey** · 13-03-2008, 05:55 PM

You have a very early Cadet Major. The M prefix indictates that it comes from the first batch of guns made, and dates it from 1946 to 1948. Those early guns did not have the large bolt through the pistol grip, as the later models did. Instead these early guns used a screw through the trigger guard to screw directly into the action. If your stock is not cracked you have done well, as these early gun stocks were prone to cracking.

Great find these early Cadet Majors as they are not that common. The earliest recorded serial number was M 10,000 April 1946, and the last dispatched M prefix was dispatched in August 1948.

Lakey

**Nickpan** · 13-03-2008, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Gareth W-B

and a nice little keeper to boot

: Gareth.

Screw that! If it's worth summink, it's going!

**Nickpan** · 13-03-2008, 07:28 PM

So how much? £150?

**Gareth W-B** · 13-03-2008, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Nickpan

So how much? £150?

Ha ha ... May be not matey, as I sold a similar one which I had spare just before Christmas, and only managed to get £60 for it plus post which is about right I'm affraid, as that is where the top of the tree is at

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**Nickpan** · 13-03-2008, 08:31 PM

Bless yer, thanks Gareth. W-B.

**Vermin@tor** · 13-03-2008, 09:10 PM

You have pm

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**ginner** · 13-03-2008, 09:39 PM

hi mate ill give £60 posted if the stock is not cracked

cheers dave

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