Quote Originally Posted by loiner1965 View Post
forgive my ignorance but were they bolt action ?
No, it was a BSA Improved Model air rifle action similar in most respects to the normal 1905-1981 patterns but had the following mods;

An extended cast steel breech / trigger block assembly complete with non working fixed bolt, a Service rifle stock, service type sights (sightbar is interchangeble with the Service rifle with the upright having different graduations ), a unique trigger guard that is close to the service one plus extended trigger to clear the woodwork, wooden fore end to replicate the look and feel of the service rifle to an extent that they were advertised and sold / given to some regiments / cadet forces as training aids.

Pics here of one in bits shows the unique to the model parts;

https://www.flickr.com/photos/312284...57627403551588

The hinged trigger shown is a one off (by possibly a military forces amourer) to replicate a 2 stage trigger, normal Milpats have a solid trigger.

ATB, Ed