bsa pre war

[micky2]

must of done 50 photos but that letter t is the one that stands out the rest are guesswork

Hi you need to take a photo of the part on the trigger block that as the number stamped on it. and one showing the tap from the top.

[let me shoot it]

i have micky there is one on bottom and full number on the side ?? 4 photos the obly numbers legible

[micky2]

i have micky there is one on bottom and full number on the side ?? 4 photos the obly numbers legible

Hi l missed that one. yes it is a T trigger block, which makes it a bitser as the T model was only made in .22. but that's a rough a BSA as l have ever seen. but the stock is nice.

[let me shoot it]

Thought so thanks guys .how do you lot narrow down the year of serial numbers ?

[micky2]

Thought so thanks guys .how do you lot narrow down the year of serial numbers ?

Hi with a copy of John Knibbs book, Lincoln Jeffries & BSA Air Rifles. if you are lucky you might get one on the *bay. but they are not cheap but great for information ect.

[Garvin]

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[Abasmajor]

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Hi Danny,

Invaluable like everything else available from the greatest resource we're so lucky to have at our disposal.

Brian

[let me shoot it]

John nibbs has released a new version on their website have they not ?

[Garvin]

Hi Danny,

Invaluable like everything else available from the greatest resource we're so lucky to have at our disposal.

Brian

Thanks for saying so, Brian, and thanks for your help.

Yes, John Knibbs has produced a second edition of BSA Air Rifles pre-1918. It has some extra pics and information but is not greatly different from the first edition IIRC.

[Abasmajor]

The second edition of the John Knibbs book is still available but only relates to the Pre-WW1 Lincoln Jeffries / BSA air rifles. He also published a later book entitled 'The Golden Century' which covered many of the inter-war and Post WW2 BSA products, but this is now out of print and didn't have much space related to air guns anyway.

I would recommend the LJ/BSA book in conjunction with Danny Garvin's invaluable site for any research relating to these iconic air rifles.

http://www.airgunspares.com/store/de...TERS-AND-DVDS/

Brian

[micky2]

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Hi Danny, l didn't realise the info was on your excellent site. what would we collectors do without it.
ATB,
Mick.

[let me shoot it]

well i have learnt a lot for my crash course in history , i now feel like i want a desert island with internet for about 5 years to absord and digest it all .

thanks dan for your knowledge . appreciated

[let me shoot it]

im trying to get down on the 30th to london fair now , with some hard cash and make a selection from good and bad ,, its ok first time i will prob get it wrong but will enjoy whatever i purchase ....


whats a good solid year for a good L rifle for shooting at targets ... or is it most perform great ,,,is one year outstanding ?? no1 bore lol


oh and ps does anyone do retro pellet boxes ...and what brands of pellet .177 and ,22 do most like as i understand pellets of the day have moved on somewhat

[Abasmajor]

im trying to get down on the 30th to london fair now , with some hard cash and make a selection from good and bad ,, its ok first time i will prob get it wrong but will enjoy whatever i purchase ....


whats a good solid year for a good L rifle for shooting at targets ... or is it most perform great ,,,is one year outstanding ?? no1 bore lol


oh and ps does anyone do retro pellet boxes ...and what brands of pellet .177 and ,22 do most like as i understand pellets of the day have moved on somewhat

Hi,

If you do make it to Kempton Park at the end of the month you will be sure to have the widest choice of vintage air rifles for sale under one roof. I haven't yet found any of the dealers there to be anything but honest and extremely helpful to potential purchasers. These old air rifles are exceptionally rugged which is why most still shoot as well as they did when they left the factory around 100 years ago. You should by now have an idea of a reasonable asking price, so just look for an unmolested example with its original finish for around that price and you won't go far wrong.

It's been my personal experience that these old air rifles prefer light pistol weight pellets in .177 calibre. I personally prefer 'H&N Finale Match Light' as they also perform well in my older air pistols. They are however rather expensive for everyday use and I've found 'RWS Hobby' provide a cheaper alternative which shoot nearly as well.

You won't regret owning one of these old BSA air rifles which provide as much pleasure to the shooter as the collector.

Regards
Brian

[let me shoot it]

Thanks brian appreciated