I lust after the Howa,too!
I agree, they are dinky little rifles and, as you say, need to be treated with some care are nice to look at and are fun to use -- I have 3 -- one boxed with a scope in mint condition (thanks lenweb) another in excellent condition and one in poor condition which I was screwed on!
The gun I lust after is the Howa 55G CO2 rifle.
I lust after the Howa,too!
I’m back into powderburners at the moment and with the help of ISP will be building up my BSA Martini 1215 into something resembling this:
http://revivaler.com/wp-content/uplo...burn-Bee-1.jpg
Other than that, I’ll be joining Les and Tony in the quest for a Long Tom with a flip up tang sight
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Hi Craig
That Martini is real stunner.
I saw a nice gun at the Kempton Fair that looked similar to the Martini rifle,but with out the sexy wood stock that you have in the photo.
There were lots of BSA standard (long tom) and other types at the Kempton fair, I will probably be going to the March event .
Les..
Yeah cheers Tone
You would definitely fill your boot's at the Kempton Fair regarding any thing BSA Webley or any thing vintage.
Les..
PS
I have just got myself a lovely light pattern BSA from the Kempton bash,we will be wacking the bell target with it in April for sure..
Les..
Saw a video doing the rounds on FB of a recoilless break barrel from Norinco, i'd like to see one & have a shoot
Hello mate, the woodwork on my Martini at the minute is ‘challenged’ to say the least but I’ve found a company that does repro stocks in a variety of different woods and styles.
These Martinis can be picked up for pennies but I’m yet to find a more accurate .22lr, plus they’ll run all kinds of ammo. I love them.
If I can make the March event I’ll give you a shout - but the new addition is expected end of Feb/early March so I may be on early starts...
Keep well, mate.
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“An airgun or two”………
Yes mate, they used to chop a BSA Martini International MK3 down to around a 13 inch barrel and modify the stocks a bit, they were very nice.
We built something similar many years back
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL44.../137262684.jpg
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Craig-P,
I hunted with this for almost fifteen (15) years - 1955 BSA 12/15, with Sako moderator - a lovely rifle
Have fun & a good weekend
Best regards
Russ
If a nice Original/Diana 66 came up for sale not far from me I would be interested. I would even go for one that needed a reseal providing all the other mechanical bit were OK. I don't shoot competition but just fancy owning a very interesting rifle like this. But maybe the 'wanting' is a joy in itself: the anticipation of finding one locally ....
Cheers, Phil