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  1. 17-09-2009, 05:24 PM #1
    Oldandshaky
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    Scope on Prewar BSA.

    Hello, I was shooting in my back garden today with my Light pattern BSA at about 35 ft which is about the limit for my eyes with open sights these days, and was wondering what if it had a scope fitted ?

    Sacrilege ? Or progress ? Has this ever been done ? Is it possible without ruining a fine classic ?

    Dave...
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  2. 17-09-2009, 05:54 PM #2
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    hi Dave,would have thought any permanent scope rail would ruin the gun,you could try strapping a scope with large cable ties.terry.
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  3. 17-09-2009, 06:17 PM #3
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    Do a search on here, Edbear has done it and a fine job too, i did it with a Mk3 Webley so it is possible, dont try & cut grooves with a cold chisel though, i kid you not i have an old wreck of a BSA that some klutz has actually done this to!
    To scope that one would hardly make it worse!
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  4. 18-09-2009, 09:24 AM #4
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    Sight problems

    I struggle with open sights these days. You could fit a retro peep sight, possibly a tang type mounted on the woodwork..I have an original one fitted to an Improved Model D. You would be surprised how a peep sight helps, especially with a long sight line such as you will have on the old BSA.

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  5. 18-09-2009, 09:44 AM #5
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    Yes I have seen it done. A bsa dampa mount rail was used and fixed to the cylinder using some high strength double sided tape, and it was a really solid fixing.
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  6. 18-09-2009, 11:45 AM #6
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    BSA Improved

    I have seen prev on the vinatageairguns site someone had a period rail attached to a Standard - looked okay and not out of place .
    " WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO SHOOT - SHOOT , DON'T TALK ! "
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  7. 18-09-2009, 12:01 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldandshaky View Post
    Hello, I was shooting in my back garden today with my Light pattern BSA at about 35 ft which is about the limit for my eyes with open sights these days, and was wondering what if it had a scope fitted ?

    Sacrilege ? Or progress ? Has this ever been done ? Is it possible without ruining a fine classic ?

    Dave...
    SEND THAT LIGHT PATTERN BACK HERE AND DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT THAT LINCOLN JEFFRIES
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  8. 18-09-2009, 12:14 PM #8
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    should have added....

    ..the scope rail was done 'in period' , and I belive that BSA had a specific mount for the Standard . One collecter /dealer did tell me the designation or makers code but memory and time .... believe it was a specific Parker Hale .
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  9. 18-09-2009, 01:00 PM #9
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    You must mean something like this.......


    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723661.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723647.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723628.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723612.jpg

    I bought this rifle, so modified at a local gun auction about ten years ago. the scope rail had been made out of sheet metal and the bolted through the cylinder, then the bolts were also welded, so it now cannot be removed. I am glad I own it as it has allowed me to explore the true inherent accuracy of these old BSA's. They are far more accurate that most people realise, ( or more importatly can achieve for themselves with opn sights) however all that said. I personally wouldnt have added it to one of my guns, as I like them as original as possible.

    ATB

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  10. 18-09-2009, 02:34 PM #10
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    Wow, some interesting replies. But first of all I have no intention of modifying any of my BSA's they are too nice to meddle with (Binners) Lol I was just wondering if it had been done..

    I did a search as suggested for "EDBEAR" and found some fantastic stuff on this thread...Also take a look at the post by "Frakor" on the same thread..

    http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/show...ghlight=Edbear

    Amazing skills, alas my limits are fixing stuff with hammers and large nails

    I have a question for "Lakey" just how accurate do you find the scoped rifle at longer ranges?
    I can get decent groups at 25yds with my T pattern .22 with aperture sights 1-2 ins with occasional flyers due to a stiff trigger pull, I'm sure it will improve when I get it sorted out

    Thanks for the replies..Dave..
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  11. 19-09-2009, 02:34 AM #11
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    Here you go mate......

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/3122848...7614265676462/

    Have found a nice 10x weaver out here, plus leupold mouts at poundshop prices, so the CS I have with the no8 sight may be getting a stock change!

    Still on the trail of what sound like a 1930's, clear etching gun...(front button release was all he could remember, but mentioned BSA and patent "writing" on the cylinder)..when I can pin the guy down to a meet.......
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  12. 19-09-2009, 12:28 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    You must mean something like this.......


    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723661.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723647.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723628.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../355723612.jpg

    I bought this rifle, so modified at a local gun auction about ten years ago. the scope rail had been made out of sheet metal and the bolted through the cylinder, then the bolts were also welded, so it now cannot be removed. I am glad I own it as it has allowed me to explore the true inherent accuracy of these old BSA's. They are far more accurate that most people realise, ( or more importatly can achieve for themselves with opn sights) however all that said. I personally wouldnt have added it to one of my guns, as I like them as original as possible.

    ATB

    Lakey

    HA HA HA!!!!


    lakey- that old beezer looks barmy with the modern day optics mounted


    ED- your's is how they should look



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