Another nice Light Pattern

[jirushi]

I received this Light Pattern a few days ago.
The grip area has been altered by a previous owner, perhaps to fit a (No. 8?) peep sight.

Not sure if I will (try to) restore the stock; it would probably mean flattening the cutout, and then attaching a piece of correctly shaped and chequered walnut.
That would be a nice project.

Compared with my first Light, and probably still my fave, from 1929, this 1914 (according to Mr Knibbs esquire) is so much more elegant.
Even though the 1929 gun is... quite elegant.

The slender stock, the even finer sights, the cocking lever, the trigger, .... just so very nicely made, these guns are simply amazing.

Now I want an even older Light! It never ends.

Louis

[Josie & John]

Very nice Louis.

I gave up trying to choose a favourite BSA years ago as I love them all!

John

[jirushi]

Good point John.

In my case, like with girlfriends, the first seems to make the greatest impression?

[45flint]

Bit of BSA trivia. Your serial number was made March-April of 1912 - Knibbs saying most were light pattern. My Sporting is actually an earlier serial number made March-September 1912. Mine has side button cocking arm yours bayonet. Made right when transition was made. This era had amazingly fine sights - I think fine enough to compete with a aperture? As with so many airguns the earlier they were manufactured the better made they are.

[Abasmajor]

The Pre-WW1 BSA air rifles have always been my favourites, especially the Straight Hand stock Light Pattern models.
It would be quite an easy now to fit a No8 sight to your latest acquisition which could always be folded down should you wish to use the open sights.

Brian

[Garvin]

I you like the appearance of the straight-hand BSAs then it's probably better to do the repair as you suggest Louis, but if you do want a no.8 sight, there will be some for sale in the next gallery 'auction' starting in a couple of weeks.