Looking for my first vintage air rifle... advice please

[brucegill]

Hi guys

Never really had a vintage rifle and have a hankering for a BSA Airsporter.... Oldest rifle I've ever had was a 16 year old Webley Eclipce (wish I'd never sold it ).

Looks like the MK1 or MK2 would be what I'm looking for. Is there a good place for info on these online? i did a very quick search and not much came up other than the BBS and a few other forums. Any good strip downs online or in the mags? Think I remeber an articule by Lyn Lewington on servicing but cant seem to find it.

From what I understand a MK2 had the dovetail rail but the MK1 didn't? And these two Mk's sound to have been better made.

Any info appreciated. Looking for a .22, to be able to mount a scope might be nice.

Thanks.... I'll have a read on here now.
Bruce

[Gareth W-B]

As you want to mount a (period) scope (?), go for a Mk.II -- job done (the Mk.I has no scope mounting pinches or grooves).

[I. J.]

As you want to mount a (period) scope (?), go for a Mk.II -- job done (the Mk.I has no scope mounting pinches or grooves).

IF you can get the mounts.

If you want a real USABLE classic I would go for a HW35 (but then I would). Better trigger the Export has equally good looks , better scope mounts and, dare I say it, its better built. Spares are also no problem and cheaper.

Thats just my opinion.

HTH
Ian

[wrightonn]

Hi, Protek supplies have a MK 11 with period scope(i think), for £140,this will be +RFD charge,atb Ray.

[air-tech]

Oldest rifle I've ever had was a 16 year old Webley Eclipse (wish I'd never sold it ).

Well, I'm happy I bought it

[brucegill]

Well, I'm happy I bought it

LOL. Miss her now. funny how things change. keep me in mind if you ever sell it on wont you.

[brucegill]

Hi, Protek supplies have a MK 11 with period scope(i think), for £140,this will be +RFD charge,atb Ray.

Thanks mate. will have a look. also like the sound of a HW35..... aggggh, to many options lol

Might have a Airsporter RB2 coming up from a mate..... not sure on the price of these though.

[I. J.]

also like the sound of a HW35..... aggggh, to many options lol

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...collection.jpg And they come in a choice of stocks shapes, colours, barrel lengths, calibres ......
Their common factor is their superb Rekord trigger unit and good engineering.

HTH
Ian

[air-tech]

LOL. Miss her now. funny how things change. keep me in mind if you ever sell it on wont you.

F2F only, and you'll need your passport

[brucegill]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...collection.jpg And they come in a choice of stocks shapes, colours, barrel lengths, calibres ......
Their common factor is their superb Rekord trigger unit and good engineering.

HTH
Ian

I'm working through the images It was bad enough just having a Air rifle addiction, now a vinatage one too

Really want a Tyrolean for my 97. tried a mates today and they're lovely. the looked at your 77 in one (drooooooool)

The 35s look great, but whats the Normay Vixon 35??

[brucegill]

F2F only, and you'll need your passport

Well I did promise the miss's a holiday

[I. J.]

The 35s look great, but whats the Normay Vixon 35??

The NorMay Vixen was a HW35 that came ready tuned in the 1980's. Chromed piston, spring, guide tube etc. and a guaranteed power level. Quite rare now. http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ighlight=Vixen Theres lots written about the Normay Vixen on this section. Just do a 'search'.

HTH
Ian

[habbers]

Can not go wrong with Mark 2 Airsporter real pleasure to shoot, I fitted period scope as eye sight no longer good enough for open sights.

[barts101]

Go on get a Webley mk11 service rifle, the best.

[habbers]

Go on get a Webley mk11 service rifle, the best.

Not really like for like a mint airsporter mark 2 = £300 mint Webley mark 2 = £800. Nice guns but deep pockets required for ownership. One day i will justify the investment