Early BSA Standard Pat .22 For Sale

**hookerball** · 27-05-2021, 03:52 PM

edbear2 · 28-05-2021, 05:36 AM

The under barrel stamp is usually the tap number, so the correct tap can be re-fitted after blueing, interesting it is also the weapon number on yours , if you pop the tap out and look at the small end of the taper, you might see if this is the case, that would be a first for me at any rate if all three numbers matched!

ATB, Ed

**hookerball** · 28-05-2021, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by edbear2

The under barrel stamp is usually the tap number, so the correct tap can be re-fitted after blueing, interesting it is also the weapon number on yours , if you pop the tap out and look at the small end of the taper, you might see if this is the case, that would be a first for me at any rate if all three numbers matched!

ATB, Ed

Thank you Ed for this information. Will check ,when i can find the best tools to remove it.

Cheers
Paul

**hookerball** · 28-05-2021, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by hookerball

Thank you Ed for this information. Will check ,when i can find the best tools to remove it.

Cheers
Paul

God bless BSA.

edbear2 · 29-05-2021, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by hookerball

Thank you Ed for this information. Will check ,when i can find the best tools to remove it.

Cheers
Paul

Hi Paul, a good screwdriver and about 10 seconds of your time will do it

When it is out, put a tiny dab of grease on the spring / plunger (not the tap tapered bit) as this makes the action nice and snug down the screws nicely on re-fitting, the number of these I have seen with loose tap plates / stock bolts / trigger guards is amazing.

ATB, Ed

**smallholder1** · 29-05-2021, 11:01 AM

on my standard the under barrel no. is same as trigger block no. also has an upside down V with no. 87 and also an s and a capital P .....does any one know the meanings .....serial no. S38505

**hookerball** · 29-05-2021, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by edbear2

Hi paul, good screwdriver and about 10 seconds of you time will do it

When it is out, put a tiny dab of grease on the spring / plunger (not the tap tapered bit) as this makes the action nice and snug down the screws nicely on re-fitting, the number of these I have seen with loose tap plates / stock bolts / trigger guards is amazing.

ATB, Ed

Hello Ed,

No number on tap. Have greased up the spring plunger. Doing jobs like this makes you realise just how fantastically they were built.
Thanks for the tip.

Paul.

**hookerball** · 29-05-2021, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by smallholder1

on my standard the under barrel no. is same as trigger block no. also has an upside down V with no. 87 and also an s and a capital P .....does any one know the meanings .....serial no. S38505

Some more learned members will answer for sure. Could be proof marks?

**Lee5159** · 29-05-2021, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by smallholder1

on my standard the under barrel no. is same as trigger block no. also has an upside down V with no. 87 and also an s and a capital P .....does any one know the meanings .....serial no. S38505

Your under barrel n trigger block numbers are matching is good as over time people swap parts ect

I believe the other marks like the V ✔️ Letters & numbers are inspection marks, put on after production processes were completed as the gun went along the production line & each inspection point had a different stamp

**smallholder1** · 29-05-2021, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by hookerball

Some more learned members will answer for sure. Could be proof marks?

thank you

**Farsight** · 29-05-2021, 04:06 PM

Just a gentle word to the wise

If one chooses not to lubricate a tap taper, be aware that it could "pick up".

If it should , then the owner and his gun will be somewhat galled..

Atb
Mark

**WebleyWombler** · 02-06-2021, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by Farsight

Just a gentle word to the wise

If one chooses not to lubricate a tap taper, be aware that it could "pick up".

If it should , then the owner and his gun will be somewhat galled..

Atb
Mark

I agree totally. A taper plug tap will often seize if assembled dry. all taper fits will as anyone who has had to take flywheels of old motorcycles will testify . I always use a graphite based gas cock lubricant on mine. That is specifically made for the job of sealing and lubricating taper fits. To enable the tap barrel to revolve, it MUST 'float' on lubricant otherwise it will seize or gall if metal to metal contact is made

edbear2 · 02-06-2021, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by WebleyWombler

I agree totally. A taper plug tap will often seize if assembled dry. all taper fits will as anyone who has had to take flywheels of old motorcycles will testify . I always use a graphite based gas cock lubricant on mine. That is specifically made for the job of sealing and lubricating taper fits. To enable the tap barrel to revolve, it MUST 'float' on lubricant otherwise it will seize or gall if metal to metal contact is made

I run my BSA's with mineral oil on the washers so the tap gets the benefit of the mist....I do a few drops every tin of pellets like I have since a nipper

ATB, Ed

**hookerball** · 05-06-2021, 01:59 PM

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**Gareth W-B** · 05-06-2021, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by hookerball

Right then, here goes ... I am NOT a trader or a dealer, I am FAR from financially stable, BUT really want this for my collection (yep am an anorak, lol). I have £180.00 and that's it. If this will see it secure posted to me in Essex, consider it deal done. Same sent by PM. Atb: GWB.

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