i have micky there is one on bottom and full number on the side ?? 4 photos the obly numbers legible
i have micky there is one on bottom and full number on the side ?? 4 photos the obly numbers legible
Thought so thanks guys .how do you lot narrow down the year of serial numbers ?
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Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
John nibbs has released a new version on their website have they not ?
Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
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
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
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
Thanks brian appreciated