Bsa Scorpion pistol

[Woodwalker]

Hi just a quick hello as this is my first post.I had a Bsa Scorpion as a boy and have been lucky to find a mk2 this week in very nice complete condition so just had to buy it as a bit of a project.The chap in the shop said the Scorpion is now a very collectable pistol not having anything to do with air pistols for 20 years just wondered how true this is.I also have a Webley Nemesis which was a impluse buy at the same time.

[Rob M]

I love Scorpions, the first airgun I ever shot in my life was a Scorpion belonging to my Uncle Les, he later left this gun to me in his will, I'll never part with it. I own two now. People think the HW45 is more powerful, not in my experience! I refurbished a Scorpion for somebody, new spring, piston head, breech seal, plus my favourite lubricants, the first few shots were chronographed at 5.94 ft/lbs! It settled down to 5.7 ft/lbs pretty soon as it ran in, but it was consistent and sweet to shoot at that power. A classic airt pistol.

Nemesis pistols are great too, accurate and reliable, the triggers improve with use. I own two Nemesis pistols too! I think in the future the Nemesis will be more appreciated and will be collectible, if it isn't already!

All the best

Rob

[Woodwalker]

Thanks for that.I think the Scorpion is very nice it was one thing in the late 80's i regret selling and always promised myself i would have another.I only spotted this one as i went with a friend to collect his Crossman 1300 and joked on the way that if there was a Scorpion there i would have it .The Nemesis was sat next to it and just looked like a nice pistol.I was thinking of passing it on to my Brother but i have found little about on the net so was thinking the same as you and going to hang on to it.I would like to track down a mk8 scope for the Scorpion.