Baz, I had one for many years before I sold it on. Pop up loading tap and a lot of pressed steel construction. Its one of those airguns that's rare to find in good condition but not worth much either!.
Possibly the smallest under lever
Just picked up this Merlin, never seen one in the flesh before. My HAENEL 45 is a tiny kids rifle and the Merlin is about the same size. Are these quite rare ? This one has the magazine missing will have to make one.
Baz
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Baz, I had one for many years before I sold it on. Pop up loading tap and a lot of pressed steel construction. Its one of those airguns that's rare to find in good condition but not worth much either!.
Possibly the smallest under lever
I am a big fan of the dinky little Merlin -- not at all powerful (mine does about 3ft lbs) but great for back garden plinking and very pleasing to look at.
I see Woodys of Wembley have a Mk2 for sale with telescopic sight for £245.
The most disappointing BSA air-rifle ever. Was expecting a tiny Airsporter made to the same standard as the BSA Cadet, got a nasty stamped-metal thing with numerous design defects and no practical use whatsoever. Combines the worst aspects of American, Spanish and Chinese cheepos in one package, adding insult to injury by sporting the usually trustworthy BSA badge and a ludicrous price tag. Nuke from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.
The BSA Buccaneer is the junior rifle this thing was never. Provided your hands are size 7 or less.
Last edited by Hsing-ee; 02-07-2017 at 09:58 PM.
[QUOTE=Hsing-ee;7292624]The most disappointing BSA air-rifle ever. Was expecting a tiny Airsporter made to the same standard as the BSA Cadet, got a nasty stamped-metal thing with numerous design defects and no practical use whatsoever. Combines the worst aspects of American, Spanish and Chinese cheepos in one package, adding insult to injury by sporting the usually trustworthy BSA badge and a ludicrous price tag. Nuke from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.
So quite desirable then. Will tell my RFD who just bought it for £15. I may buy it as a curiosity as its the first one I have worked on. I am going to have to make the sliding mag from Delrin as everyone is out of stock. Silly making a small separate part like that for a kids rifle, bound to get lost.
Baz
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Mine's not separate, or am I misinterpreting something?
Dave
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BSA produced two pre WW1 air rifles for the younger shooter based on the Improved Mod D, being the 'Junior' and the 'Juvenile' Patterns. The 'Junior' was really just a cut-down version of the mid-length 'Light' Pattern, but the 'Juvenile' was purpose designed for this market.
I believe the dainty 'Juvenile' and 'Merlin, to be the only true examples of BSA air rifles specifically designed for young shooters. The 'Juvenile' would have been quite expensive when first marketed though, so it would have been a very lucky child who received one as a Christmas or Birthday present.
Regards
Brian
Do you need dimensions Baz?
Thanks to deejayuu sending me dimensions, I was able to file up a new pellet transporter out of Delrin for the Merlin. Another non functional item made useable thanks to his help.
Baz
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