Monday bump.
SOLD SOLD SOLD THANKS EVERYBODYhttp://As title. John Knibbs in a book suggests that only 770 of the "A" series were made between 1936 and 1939 which puts this gun in the highly collectable bracket.
Gun is in really nice cosmetic condition, no pitting at all and the etching just visible. Some finish missing "shiny" where the gun has been carried. Stock is in original condition and no cracks. Butt plate has the little wood plate also the spring steel lifter underneath. Gun is of course 39 1/2" long
The gun is also fitted with a peep sight which is stamped BSA with the piled arms.
Both sights appear to be original and the foresight has it's bead. Loading tap screws are not original!
The gun has an issue with power. It is at around 500fps which is low. I suspect the fault lies with the loading tap but I am not sure. Piston seal could also be duff. It cocks solidly and trigger is heavy but crisp let off.
I do not want to post this gun so collection is suggested but if you have a carrier to collect it then that is fine.
The price is £225 and is none negotiable. Collectors will know this is very low but I ask you to accept the low power issue.
My computer is not reliable so I would suggest anyone interested to PM me to arrange tel number.
I can supply any photos required.
Photos are a mess I am afraid. I am sure you can sort them out.
Last edited by Peter Dunkley; 25-01-2015 at 04:15 PM. Reason: SOLD
When I die don't let my wife sell my guns for what she thinks I gave for them!!!
Monday bump.
When I die don't let my wife sell my guns for what she thinks I gave for them!!!
Wed bumpy
When I die don't let my wife sell my guns for what she thinks I gave for them!!!
Last bump before I break it up and sell it for the sum of it's parts.
When I die don't let my wife sell my guns for what she thinks I gave for them!!!
I do hope you're not serious, Peter. That's a very nice looking example and it would be tragic to break it up for spares IMO.
The collectors' buzz appears to be around the Webleys right now and the post-WW1 BSAs are seeming a bit unloved by contrast. But if that's true, the wind will blow the other way soon enough, I expect.
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..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
There was one at Leek antique market today asking price £340 bit optimistic methinks
Careful with that axe Eugene
Yes of course it was a joke. I could no more destroy this lovely bit of history than fly in the air.
Tizz a bad time all round I fear. But it works both ways, just got my long sought after Leica at an excellent price!!!
When I die don't let my wife sell my guns for what she thinks I gave for them!!!
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Done my bit for the BBS: http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....-being-a-mod-… now I’m a game-keeper turned poacher.
Just sold it to a very nice guy.
Thanks all.
When I die don't let my wife sell my guns for what she thinks I gave for them!!!