errrr......well just in case:
IDEALLY: Standard or Model D (because i love the look of either the 'scooped/goose-neck' underlever end, and/or the quirkiness of the side button underlever).
I'm assuming these models give the longest barrels as i love the look, and possibly the longest air chamber as also want it to be as proficient as possible in ejecting the odd piece of lead now and then.
QUESTION: Is that a valid belief? Is there a particular model that is considered potentially 'more powerful' than others? (because of size, dimension, etc)
DEFINITELY a 'pistol' grip type stock. 'Walnut' would be a dream come true (but probably unlikely).
And a rear aperture sight (BSA No 22..... be still my beating heart....) even if i have to fit a suitable one myself. Already looking just in case...
MOST IMPORTANTLY (as already agreed): mechanically complete.
....just thought i'd mention...
They are all walnut stocks just that some are nicer than others wood
Being a natural material. The most powerful is the 45" called the "Long Tom" or "Giant" the pistol stock is the most common the strieght stocks are harder to find, will send you a few pics by e mail, welcome to the slippery slope.
Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
....and as a passing final note to 'all my readers'...
about to become the doting owner of a very lovely and original 'straight hand stock' Lincoln. Left the factory Dec/Jan 1905 - so just had its 109th birthday! will be coming to me at the end of the month (just have to get its room at the home ready....), and intend (because of its very original and clean state) just the gentlest of maintenance as seems to shoot well enough.
And it will be joining the other 'residents':
TX200HC mk3 (just dropped in tinbum's tuning kit... very pleased)
Alros Trailsman (tube version with 8xmultishot - which hopefully the very talented U.K.Neil will be turning some replacement brass bits for on a second air tube to match)
Webley mk3 (serial: 9350 - and the subject of another thread as i gently win the battle of correct spring and new leather seals...)
Not so much a collection as a family!
Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
Pegasus has just corrected me (and rightly too): serial no 1946 is a '1905 BSA Lincoln Jeffrey's pat. Straight handled stock'.
Dates remain the same.
You do have some pics (is currently posted in the Visitors Gallery under the heading 'Three BSA/Lincoln rifles') but i'd like to send a clearer and more detailed set to update you later.