New BSA Mercury Millenium

[Hsing-ee]

Well I think the new BSA springer was worth the wait, even the style is great, keeping the swoopy back block just like the original.. though with a a 22mm piston & long stroke it won’t be so hard to change the spring on. I think the main thing people will be curious about is the sprung collar breech system that locks the cylinder and barrel together as solidly as a fixed-barrel, something they’ve managed to make very discrete and also paying tribute to the early Airsporter with its concentric barrel. Active trigger mechanism borrowing a little from the Rekord but wider and shallower which helps with those sleek lines. There’s a 28mm piston version for the US market and of course the heavy bull barrel reminiscent of the old ‘S’ series. I think they’re on to a winner, and Minnelli have done a great job of providing timber with a high comb and decent figuring. Add to that the easily detachable metal aperture sight and tunnel foresight I think it’s something traditionalists and moderns can both enjoy and appreciate. Well done BSA!

[les allam]

Well I think the new BSA springer was worth the wait, even the style is great, keeping the swoopy back block just like the original.. though with a a 22mm piston & long stroke it won’t be so hard to change the spring on. I think the main thing people will be curious about is the sprung collar breech system that locks the cylinder and barrel together as solidly as a fixed-barrel, something they’ve managed to make very discrete and also paying tribute to the early Airsporter with its concentric barrel. Active trigger mechanism borrowing a little from the Rekord but wider and shallower which helps with those sleek lines. There’s a 28mm piston version for the US market and of course the heavy bull barrel reminiscent of the old ‘S’ series. I think they’re on to a winner, and Minnelli have done a great job of providing timber with a high comb and decent figuring. Add to that the easily detachable metal aperture sight and tunnel foresight I think it’s something traditionalists and moderns can both enjoy and appreciate. Well done BSA!

Has April arrived early?.
Or is it more like wishful thinking ldwink.
It would be great if bsa produced something along the lines that you have mentioned.
Les..

[TonyL]

Has April arrived early?.
Or is it more like wishful thinking ldwink.
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Nope; I just think Alistair hit the sauce too early.. No other explanation for dreaming this minger up!

[look no hands]

Nope; I just think Alistair hit the sauce too early.. No other explanation for dreaming this minger up!

I'm not biting

I recon he's a little upset with the new BSA offering being a PCP and it being over £250 as Alistair doesn't like to buy anything over that price

Pete

[TonyL]

Yep, I can understand the poor lad's disappointment, Pete. Let's hope they do the right thing and give us a nice new springer soon.

[Josie & John]

I was starting to get excited when I read Alistair's initial post....if only

John M

[look no hands]

Yep, I can understand the poor lad's disappointment, Pete. Let's hope they do the right thing and give us a nice new springer soon.

Yes it would be nice, especially if it's an improved Mercury

Pete