The BSA pre war Break Action Air Rifle

[Vic Thompson]

Just out of interest I'd appreciate knowing whether or not these guns were available in both No 1 and No 2 Bore, or just the smaller of the two. From memory I've only seen them in No 1 Bore but have heard of someone recently mentioning No 2 Bore. Can any of you "Pundits" out there advise me further regarding the matter.

Thanks, Vic Thompson.

[Josie & John]

Hi Vic,

I've never seen an 'original' .22 advertised or in the flesh, so to speak.

Kind regards,

John

[Vic Thompson]

Was any part of the gun stamped up anywhere to indicate calibre such as a No 1 or No 2 stamping (rather than any electro etched markings), or is it a case of trying pellets and seeing what fits ?

I ask because I'm hoping to have a look at a BSA B/A in the near future and want to make certain that I get my facts straight, but it certainly has been mentioned as being in 0.22 cal. From memory (possibly from 40 or so years ago), it rings a bell in my mind that just before WWII that BSA did undertake a trial run of the bigger cal. but I can't remember where the comments came from (and quite possibly the ether anyway).

Vic T