IMD question.

[slow_runner]

This BSA Improved has a few faults, not too many.

The front sight looks authentic but I am not sure if it is correct to the model period. The rear sight doesn't look correct to me at all and I would be interested to know its identity. Is it BSA or as has been suggested by another, perhaps Diana??
I reckon that the chances of finding the correct rear is near nil so a Cadet Major or replica will have to do?
The other bit is the welded in cocking latch that needs tidying up. I have thought of removing it and the associated work involved but am thinking that might invite too much risk for not much gain, in my opinion.
Although I am open to suggestions
Cheers

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P.S Does anyone have information on my Aeraspray V twin compressor pump in the non airgun related section? There must have been a few produced?

[duomatic410]

It could be Diana, but Heanal would be my bet. John

[slow_runner]

It could be Diana, but Heanal would be my bet. John

Thanks Duo.
Now searching for images of Haenel and off to Dannys' Vintage Diana forum for a looksee.

[slow_runner]

The front sight looks like this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps17ga1waq.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psd5dp6w1v.jpg

While the cocking latch looks like this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psqk4rkvun.jpg

[Geoff555]

Hello, I have a 1925 ish 'L' model and the rear sight looks the same, now that begs the question, of course, is mine original?
Protek supplies offer a replacement rear sight and parts, perhaps an enquiry would be of some help.
ATB.
Cheers.
Geoff.

[slow_runner]

Hello, I have a 1925 ish 'L' model and the rear sight looks the same, now that begs the question, of course, is mine original?
Protek supplies offer a replacement rear sight and parts, perhaps an enquiry would be of some help. ATB. Cheers. Geoff.

Hi Geoff.
In my search I have seen the rear sights with the double return(?) and the more common single return that I am more familiar with.
So that begs the question, is it genuine or not? I don't know a lot about them except that I am quite sure this sight is not true to the era of this BSA.

[Lakey]

The front sight looks like this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps17ga1waq.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psd5dp6w1v.jpg

While the cocking latch looks like this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psqk4rkvun.jpg

Looks to me like you have a pre-WW1 gun with later post WW1 sights. The rearsight is from a light pattern (L prefix BSA Standard .177) and the foresight seems to have had the base narrowed down. Both the original sights would have been lower, and closed to the surface of the barrel. The do look like they have been on the gun a long time, and as Eddie say's , far more preferable to modern pattern sights, whish will stick out like a sore thumb.

Lakey

[slow_runner]

Have pictures now but will have to find out how to get them up. The links to your pictures do not work for me. Cheers. Geoff.

Hi Geoff. Nice effort and also much appreciated I have sent a PM.

Looks to me like you have a pre-WW1 gun with later post WW1 sights. The rearsight is from a light pattern (L prefix BSA Standard .177) and the foresight seems to have had the base narrowed down. Both the original sights would have been lower, and closed to the surface of the barrel. The do look like they have been on the gun a long time, and as Eddie say's , far more preferable to modern pattern sights, whish will stick out like a sore thumb. Lakey

Beauty, thanks Lakey. Interestingly, the rear sight wasn't there originally but was amongst the missing parts that had been set aside and then found loose in a box. The rear sight was a neat/firm fit so hadn't fallen out but been removed; perhaps prior to the attempted makeover of the barrel surface and then likely the complete air rifle. A near narrow escape.
It was a nice bit of luck that he stopped where he did. His attentions could have been more extensive