Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
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Two here.
I like them. They had quite a following in the 70s/early 80s. Short, light, good-handling. Punchy - full 12ft-lbs despite their size, but easy to cock (similar to an FWB Sport). Not the easiest to shoot very accurately.
Triggers are average, no Rekord. Over time, the pull improves with wear, but can wear to the point of becoming dangerous. This can be adjusted back to safe with the trigger adjustment screw. Articulated cocking linkage means no slot in the bottom of the stock, which is nice.
Quality is about the same as contemporary Dianas. Finish is OK, but not the best blueing in my experience.
They did a walnut “N” one as well as beech.
The rear sight originally only adjusted for elevation. It gained a windage adjustment later - I think some time in the 70s.
I just fancy something a bit different, querky and interesting.
Pete
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Certainly a little more quirky than some and interesting, Pete. I've never owned one but I have enjoyed a few brief shots with some, especially a couple that IJ brought along to a Bash once. They shot pretty nicely. Sturdy and "basic" feeling. It all depends what you want from a gun. Personally, my take would be that if you're taking the plunge and going German, I'd lean towards something with a little more finesse from the HW stable, a FWB 124/127 or Anschutz 335? Maybe an old school HW50 could tempt and is a lighter, yet solid offering?
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I only ask as I've seen one in a gun shop that looks nice and you know I like "different" just got to find out how much they want for it.
I totally agree with you about getting something more refined, which I will, I'll wait until something interesting comes up on here or see what's kicking about at the next bash but in the mean time I'll keep an eye out at local gun shops as the odd gem pops up every now and then.
Pete
Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
I am in the never had one camp as well.
I do remember seeing some of BBS member( Kevin Ronnie) collection of Bsf guns , Kevin is definitely a fan.
I will probably get one if something turns up and maybe a Heanel.
Les..
I had a BSFS60N bought new from D R Hughes. It was the same as the 55 but different. It had a longer barrel and walnut stock (N = Nussbaum? . Loved the rifle but got rid because of something that niggled me about it. It was accurate desite the barrel hinge pin being too close to the rifling causing an "impression" or tight spot. Quite visible when looking down the barrel, from the breech end of course, as well do.
Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
www.rivington-riflemen.uk
Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
www.rivington-riflemen.uk
Bought one new in the late 70's.
Not too bad,but preferred the Hw35 and the FWB 124.
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Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
www.rivington-riflemen.uk
Loving the bit where he very diplomatically says, basically, “this thing boinged around like heck and I couldn’t hit a bloody thing with it”. Which, at sensible ranges, isn’t my experience. But not the easiest rifle to shoot well.
Agree, but every gun had flaws from that era.ol.
My 35 breech lockup ate its way into the cylinder and
the 124 used to puff out of the breech a bit.
BSF bluing wore out real quick on my S70, B55 and the 54
i had was no better than a Relum Tornado plus the triggers were pretty horrible, slightly better than a Vulcan though.
The trigger on my S200 and the often slated Rapid gamo unit feel like state of the art Olympic match units in comparison to some of the older guns...bar the 35.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" -- Benjamin Franklin