Hi John,
Sorry its taken a while to come back to you. Been snowed at work lately. Here are a few quickly taken snaps of the markings on my gun
http://s547.photobucket.com/user/Lak...0Shot%20Mk%201
Regards
Lakey
Thanks Lakey and no problem - I've been busy too! Nice example you have there.
I think Gingernut was right in that a thread like this urges us to shoot these classics, as I resprung and re-breech washered one of mine last night. A BSA Light Pattern spring will result in .177 velocities between 500 and 600 FPS, which is ample and does not place too much strain on the internals.
Kind regards,
John
Hi Trevor,
I have a Jean Marck Target Model with a peep rear rather than aperture sight and agree, it is more unique than handy. It is OK in reasonable light but not so, when light starts to fade. This shortcoming is much more apparent on the peep rearsight than a standard aperture, which can also be difficult to use in poor light.
I still like yours though!
Kind regards,
John
Hi John,
No. 2087 in at least 3 places. .177". Cox's Patent. C G BONEHILL SOLE MANUFACTURER on top of barrel.
THE BRITANNIA, TRADE MARK on side of breech. Barrel length 21". Seesaw backlight. There is a nut on the
pivot bolt. Repatriated from Downunder.
I have another elsewhere. Details to follow when I prepare for MM.
I've never had a Sureshot. What, if any, are the differences?
Hope this is of use.
Carry on the good work.
ATB, Mick
When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns .
Thanks Mick,
The Anglo Sure Shot was simply a Britannia retailed by Robert Ramsbotton of Manchester, who bought enough rifles to have them marked up under his own name. Around 33% of the 120 surviving rifles known to me are marked Anglo Sure Shot. Other than markings, both the Britannia and Anglo Sure Shot were identical.
Kind regards,
John
Hello John,
I recently purchased 755. The sights don't look original, although they appear very aged. Has a Ramsbottom Manchester medallion impressed into the butt of the rifle stock. Shoots nicely and I just love the 'balance' of these rifles.
Hi John,
It is a .177. It is in at the local gunsmith's for an internal inspection, clean up and service. I can't remember if it is stamped 'anglo sure shot' on the breech. I don't think so, will have a look and confirm when I get the rifle back. It has the Britannia logo stamped on the side of the breech.
Andrew.