The Britannia

[walnutfarmmick]

Thanks Mick,

The Anglo Sure Shot was simply a Britannia retailed by Robert Ramsbotton of Manchester, who bought enough rifles to have them marked up under his own name. Around 33% of the 120 surviving rifles known to me are marked Anglo Sure Shot. Other than markings, both the Britannia and Anglo Sure Shot were identical.

Kind regards,

John

Aaaawwww, I was hoping for something more arcane.

For some reason they aren't mentioned in my Hiller so it wasn't much use there.

ATB, Mick

[cinedux]

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[walnutfarmmick]

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Thanks, Trev. Never seen one before.

ATB, Mick

[Andrew64]

Hello John,

I recently purchased 755. The sights don't look original, although they appear very aged. Has a Ramsbottom Manchester medallion impressed into the butt of the rifle stock. Shoots nicely and I just love the 'balance' of these rifles.

[Josie & John]

Hello John,

I recently purchased 755. The sights don't look original, although they appear very aged. Has a Ramsbottom Manchester medallion impressed into the butt of the rifle stock. Shoots nicely and I just love the 'balance' of these rifles.

Thank you Andrew,

I agree with your comments - these rifles balance beautifully and just beg to be picked up and shot.

Is 755 marked Anglo Sure Shot on the breech?

Also, is it a .177?

Kind regards,

John

[Andrew64]

Hi John,

It is a .177. It is in at the local gunsmith's for an internal inspection, clean up and service. I can't remember if it is stamped 'anglo sure shot' on the breech. I don't think so, will have a look and confirm when I get the rifle back. It has the Britannia logo stamped on the side of the breech.

Andrew.

[Josie & John]

Hi John,

It is a .177. It is in at the local gunsmith's for an internal inspection, clean up and service. I can't remember if it is stamped 'anglo sure shot' on the breech. I don't think so, will have a look and confirm when I get the rifle back. It has the Britannia logo stamped on the side of the breech.

Andrew.

Thanks again Andrew - enjoy!

Kind regards,

John