Finally picked up a preWW1 BSA to add to my collection. This one has been Americanized with the addition of a Lyman aperture sight. This model sight was introduced in 1938 so it’s not contemporary with the rifle but is a milled steel early model probably from the 1940-50?. It’s actually a beautiful example all milled steel before they cheapened them. Ironically fits in well with my collection, all my BSA lights are aperture sighted with rear sight removed. Have a beautiful prewar Haenel model 3 with a contemporary Lyman aperature. Must be my destiny? Lol. Rifle cleaned up pretty well. The tube etching is visible but not great. It seems to have one of the twin springs missing? It locks up fine but spring is way too short? Will have to take it apart. Winter project. Very cool to have a rifle to match Adder emoji.
https://imgur.com/a/Pt5a0eF
Lyman sight
https://imgur.com/a/vMdgcOM