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  1. 08-07-2009, 07:22 PM #1
    mikewareing
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    Has a flat on the loading port, no groves on the trigger, 3 hole trigger block with trigger adjusting screw, push button underlever and high sights as in the cadet major.

    Shoots beautifully!

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  2. 08-07-2009, 07:31 PM #2
    Prewar
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    Mike, I also have a 177 T prefix, will dig it out and post pics....


    Edit: Just checked ...it's an A prefix...sorry!
    Last edited by Prewar; 08-07-2009 at 08:13 PM. Reason: got my alphabet mixed up
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  3. 08-07-2009, 07:35 PM #3
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    You've started it now Mike...as long as it shoots nice & you enjoy it...thats what counts..might have guessed that Prewar would be loitering...
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  4. 08-07-2009, 08:19 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by hwvixen View Post
    might have guessed that Prewar would be loitering...
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  5. 08-07-2009, 08:56 PM #5
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    I echo what has been already said, that the rifle has had an alternative trigger block fitted at some time in its 73 odd year history. As all trigger blocks/ and other parts are readily interchangable with one another, it is quite common to see rifles fitted with a wide variety of replacement parts.I have a .22 CS (club standard) model ( which should in fact be .177!!

    In fact once the guns went out of production in 1939, local gunsmiths often fitted whatever parts they had available to keep these old guns running. It is part of the magic of collecting these 'old timers' to see the endless variation that is out there.
    The important thing is does it shoot accurately, if so enjoy it and dont get too hung up on the 100% originality of it.

    In fact BSA themselves have offered a ' replace your trigger block' service in the past. You could trade in your plain trigger block for one that had been milled out and had the No.12 aperture sight fitted as an upgrade. BSA even allowed you money off the cost of the number 12 sight and block, if your original block was in good order, alternatively they returned the original block back to you as a spare. Now thats what I call service

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  6. 09-07-2009, 07:13 AM #6
    Mike95
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    BSA Standard

    Take a close look at the "T" and you might find that it is an "L" . I also had a "T" Standard which I could not identify and under a magnifying glass could see that this was a badly stamped "L"...

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  7. 09-07-2009, 02:50 PM #7
    mikewareing
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    The stamping is very clear, it also has the prefix "No" as in number.

    Mike
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