BSA "standard" etching on a "L" model?

[edbear2]

While mooching around the net, I found this Light model for sale.......I have never seen one with the etching so clear, so here are some pics of what looks like a nice, "honest" gun......

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...um=9398831&oh=

And one perhaps, for Josie and John????..or Garvin.....

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...um=9210824&oh=

Some interesting stuff on there, as well as some dogs!

P.S........Here's one for you Scott!

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...um=9320905&oh=

[Garvin]

Some very nice items there Ed, especially that "L" pattern. I've never seen better etching either. Prices are pretty high though, don't you think? Also postage is likely to cost £40 or £50, plus the hassle of getting it through customs.

[edbear2]

Some very nice items there Ed, especially that "L" pattern. I've never seen better etching either. Prices are pretty high though, don't you think? Also postage is likely to cost £40 or £50, plus the hassle of getting it through customs.

Hi Garvin.......It was more to share the pics really, as you rightly say the prices are pretty steep!..and really just an excuse to look at yet more photos of old guns

[Josie & John]

Thanks for sharing these Ed,

Would like to own both but put off with the hassle of buying from overseas. If gun(s) arrive(s), they could turn out to be very expensive.

Kind Regards,
John

[kyairgunner]

I sent you a email with a couple questions. That gun is in real nice shape. Thanks, chris

[edbear2]

Ah......the wonders of the web!........I just had an email from a guy in Kentucky who has bought this light model (lucky devil), and he says the photos don't do the gun justice......it is far nicer in the flesh (metal).

Anyway, I mentioned that perhaps he could put some piccys on here, especially of the engraving, so maybe we will get a treat. Price wise it cost a little over £300.....about twice the price of an average specimen with the normal plum patina....I think personally that's not too bad, bearing in mind that these guns are rarer over there (solely because of the size of the place?)...and if I had seen it whilst over there, and could have got it back, I would have been sorely tempted!

Anyway, is their anyone one here who is up to speed on U.S.A. prices for BSA prewars against U.K. prices, as I would have thought this to be correct, but may be wrong of course.

P.S.......PS.........PS........

OOOPS......sorry Chris.....didn't see your post!......by the way, there is a varying opinion on washer lube.......if you use a mineral oil (straight sae 30) then you will get some dieselling until it settles down, others recommend silicon or neatsfoot oil........I use green oil, as used in air tools, and originally they used mineral oil......the gun is not a powerhouse, so the diesel effect will not be as bad as on a full sized gun (plus, no matter what anyone else says, spring guns of this period all IMHO worked on a very slight diesel action, due to the lubes used....they were very consistent once settled down, and you can expect a max of 10 fps shot to shot variation once all is working well)

[chris u'5]

Very nice

I really need to buy myself one of these at some point as it was the very first rifle I ever picked up and the one I learned my 'trade' with

It was actually my uncle's that was given to him as a boy and he taught me to shoot with it when I was about 7.

He still has it and I'm hoping one day it may be passed down to me...

[Lakey]

Hi All,

I am lucky enough to have a lovely Light Pattern with very good etching.

Here is a picture of the etching on my gun

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../284807450.jpg


Nothing like a bit of 'airgun porn' on a Saturday afternoon


Lakey

[kyairgunner]

Thanks eddie for all the info you sent me. Reading about the bell matches is very interesting. chris

[kyairgunner]

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