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    New in the door yesterday, a 1912, complements my 1914. This has the 3 rifle stamp on the stock and metal buttplate which was dropped by 1914. Haven’t shot it yet but cocks and seems fine. Want to take it apart and check it out first. To me this is the sweet spot, I really like the side button cocking arm and the longer pistol grip stock. Classic. Common in the UK, these are not an easy find over here in the US.





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    BSAs in that condition are not that common this of the pond Steve!

    Well done (again).

    John
    Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
    Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    BSAs in that condition are not that common this of the pond Steve!

    Well done (again).

    John
    Bluing shows its age, the shine you see is a coat of oil I put on to clean it. But I’m am very pleased the stock’s, three rifles are still crisp. Hoping for original spring, we will see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 45flint View Post
    New in the door yesterday, a 1912, complements my 1914. This has the 3 rifle stamp on the stock and metal buttplate which was dropped by 1914. Haven’t shot it yet but cocks and seems fine. Want to take it apart and check it out first. To me this is the sweet spot, I really like the side button cocking arm and the longer pistol grip stock. Classic. Common in the UK, these are not an easy find over here in the US.





    The “three rifles stamp” is better known as the piled arms trademark. Nice find.

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