Originally Posted by
Mzee
Gentlemen, I wonder if anyone can help me with a bit of information about my BSA Standard .22, s.n. S41056?
I understood from a previous thread I came across on here that one can obtain the (precise?) date of manufacture from Mr Knibbs' business. However it's now more than two weeks since I emailed my query to them and haven't heard back. Do these things take time or do you think I should try again?
Another thing I'm curious about on this fine old rifle is a peep sight which came mounted on the stock, just behind the (3 hole) trigger block. It has elevation adjustment, but no windage other than by slackening the rear screw & moving the entire sight. The base has the stacked arms on the left hand side & a 2 on the right. My efforts at identifying it have come up with either a Model 21A or 22 aperture sight. Can anyone say which it is, please? On looking through the aperture I find the rear sight occupies most of the field of view, whereas, on my Mk2 Service I get a clear view of the front sight.
One more thing - which (.22) pellets have you chaps found to be best for the old BSA rifles?
Looking forward to your expert opinions.
Thank you. Glyn