The remarkable BAM B3 / AK47

[Josie & John]

I was not sure if this counted as a Collectable, so forgive me if I am stretching terminology a little. This month's AGW has an article by John Milewski praising the BAM B3, an AK47 lookalike that is no longer in production. The review rifle had been tuned by tuning master Jon Budd to yield around 9 ftlbs. and as I read the article it sort of rekindled memories. I was sure I had seen that rifle model before. A rummage at the back of a cupboard and there it was ... only called a Perfecta in its box. But the 'Instruction sheet' gave it as a BAM B3. I seem to remember my model at around 5 or 6 ftlbs so it seems Jon did indeed work magic.
Strange how things get squirreled away to become almost forgotten.
But John's article has now rekindled my interest and maybe I should give the rifle more attention ....

Cheers, Phil

Hi Phil,

Thank you for the kind comments. The B3 is an unusual airgun that is no longer in production, so it's probably at that transitional phase between a discontinued item and collectable. Now is the time to find them, hopefully for not too much money. I saw one advertised in the current issue of Airgun World for £100. It is certainly a pleasant rifle to shoot after Jon worked his magic.

I'd be very interested in seeing some images of your Perfecta and if at all possible, a scan of the instruction booklet at your convenience.

Kind regards,

John