Britannia youtube vid is finally up!

[Josie & John]

Hello John,
I agree with all of your comments regarding Matt's excellent video.
All we need now is some sort of book to accompany the video and complete the picture.
What do you think ?
Brian

Well Brian, the BSA book is finally done. Just need to find a publisher now as the draft has been completed.

Britannia text has also been completed with just pics to go.

Kind regards,

John

[Abasmajor]

Well Brian, the BSA book is finally done. Just need to find a publisher now as the draft has been completed.

Britannia text has also been completed with just pics to go.

Kind regards,

John

Hello John,
That's great to hear at a time when good news seems to be in short supply.
Hope a publisher can be found as soon as you are ready so that I can pre-order and make sure I obtain at least one copy of each publication.
Brian

[les allam]

I really enjoyed watching the video and some great shooting ldwink.
A lovely looking rifle and one to add to my collection.
I remember shooting Jon budd’s Britannia at one of the Boinger Bash events and didn’t want to put it down.
Thanks again for a fascinating video.
Atb
Les..

[ptdunk]

I really enjoyed watching the video and some great shooting ldwink.
A lovely looking rifle and one to add to my collection.
I remember shooting Jon budd’s Britannia at one of the Boinger Bash events and didn’t want to put it down.
Thanks again for a fascinating video.
Atb
Les..

Thanks Les.
John Budd was kind enough to let me try his one and compare it to a couple of other pre-war rifles I was considering at the time, that’s what inspired me to get one 😊

Cheers,
Matt

[harvey_s]

Hi Matt

Thanks for posting the link to your video.
That's some good shooting there.
Your Britannia looks absolutely superb - is that the original finish?
The other question I have concerns your pellet loader...what is that gizmo?

[ptdunk]

Hi Matt

Thanks for posting the link to your video.
That's some good shooting there.
Your Britannia looks absolutely superb - is that the original finish?
The other question I have concerns your pellet loader...what is that gizmo?

Hi,
I think it’s probably a very old re-finish, but there’s no wear and looks and feels like it was made yesterday.

I understand it may have spent a large portion of its life on display in a big country house alongside a shotgun collection, so I like to think maybe it got sent off for refurbishing along with the shotguns at some point, but it doesn’t really matter.
Crazy condition for something that old really, I’m just happy to have it.

The Gizmo is a Diana Pellet pen. I bought it specifically for that rifle so I could load it with gloves on. Turns out they are perfect for breakbarrels and tap loaders too so I always use them for vintage rifles.

https://shootingsports.edgarbrothers...ellet-Pen.aspx

Cheers,
Matt

[harvey_s]

Hi,
I think it’s probably a very old re-finish, but there’s no wear and looks and feels like it was made yesterday.

I understand it may have spent a large portion of its life on display in a big country house alongside a shotgun collection, so I like to think maybe it got sent off for refurbishing along with the shotguns at some point, but it doesn’t really matter.
Crazy condition for something that old really, I’m just happy to have it.

The Gizmo is a Diana Pellet pen. I bought it specifically for that rifle so I could load it with gloves on. Turns out they are perfect for breakbarrels and tap loaders too so I always use them for vintage rifles.

https://shootingsports.edgarbrothers...ellet-Pen.aspx

Cheers,
Matt

Oh, it wasn't a criticism, I think it looks fantastic as it is... It was more general interest on the level of finish they would have achieved when it was made.
By this time, most of the guns we see have what it referred to as 'patina', but no one is old enough to remember what they looked like when they were new I guess unless we happen across one that's been in a posh gun rack for 80 years

Cheers for pen info too...

[harvey_s]

Well Brian, the BSA book is finally done. Just need to find a publisher now as the draft has been completed.

Britannia text has also been completed with just pics to go.

Kind regards,

John

Ooh, what BSA book is this John?

[Josie & John]

Ooh, what BSA book is this John?

I've spent almost 10 years researching and writing up an account of all BSA air rifles that were made between 1905 and 1939, their accessories, use, various sighting systems, etc. It started out as an aide memoir for myself and expanded in what is fast becoming a lifetime's work!

Kind regards,

John

[Garvin]

I've spent almost 10 years researching and writing up an account of all BSA air rifles that were made between 1905 and 1939, their accessories, use, various sighting systems, etc. It started out as an aide memoir for myself and expanded in what is fast becoming a lifetime's work!

Kind regards,

John

This book promises to be another classic in the story of vintage airguns. Good though John Knibbs' efforts were, the earlier book is not exactly comprehensive by modern standards and the later book has airguns all mixed up with powder burners, which makes it difficult to extract the information, which is frustratingly limited in any case.

We are lucky to be living in something of a 'golden age' of vintage airguns, with several great writers and researchers willing to devote their time to this pursuit.

I for one can't wait to get my copy!

[harvey_s]

I've spent almost 10 years researching and writing up an account of all BSA air rifles that were made between 1905 and 1939, their accessories, use, various sighting systems, etc. It started out as an aide memoir for myself and expanded in what is fast becoming a lifetime's work!

Kind regards,

John

This sounds right up my strasse... Put me down for a copy please

[WebleyWombler]

Well Brian, the BSA book is finally done. Just need to find a publisher now as the draft has been completed.


Kind regards,

John

What's the scope of it please? if it's within my pre 1939 remit I would be willing to pre order a couple if that facility is available.


I watched the video twice and it's wondrous how much didn't sink in the first time. A very nice gun and some good shooting there. I've saved the link to view again if I come across a Brittania in my travels.