BSA spitfire info

[greenwayjames]

Thanks for the clarification regarding my Firebird ldwink,so if my cylinder is a transient charge type,would it be possible to change it for a good one ?. The Firebird was launched after the Spitfire I think,but can’t remember how long after.
Atb
Les..

The transient charge thingy was a BSA excuse, see my oher thread, for it leaking over a few days down to mistakes they made. I have no idea if it is still possible to get the cylinders as a spare. Check with Chambers, or Knibbs if you are feeling flush. It just one of many things JB sorts and improves when he services and upgrades them. He also works on the trigger and barrel. I will try to find out when the Firebird was launched. JB was asked to do a fixed barrel version of the Spitfire (Firebird) for target shooters who wanted to use long scopes that were popular then but didnt work with the breakbarrel Spit.

[les allam]

The transient charge thingy was a BSA excuse, see my oher thread, for it leaking over a few days down to mistakes they made. I have no idea if it is still possible to get the cylinders as a spare. Check with Chambers, or Knibbs if you are feeling flush. It just one of many things JB sorts and improves when he services and upgrades them. He also works on the trigger and barrel. I will try to find out when the Firebird was launched. JB was asked to do a fixed barrel version of the Spitfire (Firebird) for target shooters who wanted to use long scopes that were popular then but didnt work with the breakbarrel Spit.

Thanks for the info.
If JB can sort out the leak and transient misgivings,I’ll get him to sort it out for me.
Atb
Les.

[MartynB]

Thanks for the info.
If JB can sort out the leak and transient misgivings,I’ll get him to sort it out for me.
Atb
Les.

I don't think you will be disapointed Les

[DM80]

They are quite easy to repair but to be honest the overall design is rubbish they weren't efficient and reliability was dismal but at least they had a meteor barrel so were quite accurate

Dave.

[les allam]

They are quite easy to repair but to be honest the overall design is rubbish they weren't efficient and reliability was dismal but at least they had a meteor barrel so were quite accurate

Dave.

I have always liked my Spitfire,it’s been totally reliable and as held it’s charge for the 7+ years that I’ve owned it.
And it’s as accurate as any other pcp gun that I have.
They are definitely different,that is what I like about them.
Unfortunately my Firebird does have a slow leak,that I’m hoping to sort it out some time in the future.
Les..

[greenwayjames]

They are quite easy to repair but to be honest the overall design is rubbish they weren't efficient and reliability was dismal but at least they had a meteor barrel so were quite accurate

Dave.

That says more about the poster than the rifle. Sad really

[Jimny4x4]

I asked about these when they were just out at one the shops in Gloucester as really taken by them I's was .
Got back some dribble about not worth having them in their shop !
Fast forward a decade and a bit , last time I looked they had one in , used at £££££££

[DM80]

That says more about the poster than the rifle. Sad really

What do you mean by that remark?

Dave.

[jirushi]

I took my Spitties out again last Sunday.
They are such good guns.

The .22 with a scope enhancer. First time I used one. It does enhance the view a lot.



And a detail of the .177, my pride and joy. The buddy bottle charging and pressure indicator are just genius, in my view.