Just in a 1920 BSA Light with 21b three position aperature sight

[45flint]

I've never seen a rear peep sight surface mounted - all others have been set into the wood to some extent. You could move it forward a bit and fill in the screw holes. But the front sight seems higher than usual, so you'd have to ensure you have the necessary vertical adjustment if you do drop the sight down by a few mill... if it's comfortable to shoot maybe leave well alone?

I did see that it was a high front sight but not sure that it’s not normal? Lakey’s 1919 in the Gallery looks similar? He even comments that it’s high? See below? Going out today to see where it hits with that back sight, don’t disagree if it works leave well enough alone? Did put some oil down the tap yesterday and the leather seal is rock solid and holds air pressure forever! Must not have been overshot. I really think these treasures are in great shape here because of the firearms culture. These were not taken seriously. Also collectors over here seem to want American Airguns of their youth. All the better for me, but am surprised there is not more competition over here for these types of Airguns? But this one was not cheap. Lol Trouble not many were imported so you have to find one.


Lakey’s 1919 front sight


My front sight

[Abasmajor]

I did see that it was a high front sight but not sure that it’s not normal? Lakey’s 1919 in the Gallery looks similar? He even comments that it’s high? See below? Going out today to see where it hits with that back sight, don’t disagree if it works leave well enough alone? Did put some oil down the tap yesterday and the leather seal is rock solid and holds air pressure forever! Must not have been overshot. I really think these treasures are in great shape here because of the firearms culture. These were not taken seriously. Also collectors over here seem to want American Airguns of their youth. All the better for me, but am surprised there is not more competition over here for these types of Airguns? But this one was not cheap. Lol Trouble not many were imported so you have to find one.

As my BSA Light Pattern now sports a No 8 sight with the usual medium stem height, it means it still shoots high at 20yds with the elevation set at its lowest position. A taller foresight blade would certainly help, but as I normally prefer a Six O'clock sight picture this hasn't been a problem.

Brian

[micky2]

What another great find, and in lovey condition. that etching is really good for a gun of that age not many like that about. plus the bonus of the peep sight. l am sure you are going to really enjoy shooting it.

[45flint]

Sight part number is the same on my rifle as the ones in the gallery -59.

Gallery


My rifle, ruffer but still reads 59