Another nice Light Pattern

[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.

[jirushi]

Cheers gents.

@Abasmajor, you're right, this would be the ideal candidate for the No. 8. I can shape the new piece of walnut in such a way, that the No. 8 fits perfectly.
It doesn't fit in the recess now - perhaps another peep sight was used.

This straight stocked Light is different in many ways compared to my 1919 straight stocked Light, by the way. I am stating the obvious, but I hadn't realized how finely made earlier guns are.

@45flint, good call, 1912, thank you.
Very interesting to compare it with your museum piece acquisition of 1912 as well. An interesting year in BSA history.

@Danny, I am preparing to open my wallet for your next auction. Exciting stuff!

Cheers, Louis

Ps. This arrived yesterday from the land of the free.
With thanks to John M. who helped me to identify it as an original.
It smells nice! Like a well preserved old book.
Not sure from which year though.

[hwvixen]

Have you had chance to evaluate that nice BSA acquisition from Norfolk yet Louis......

It's Chris by the way...

[Garvin]

Ps. This arrived yesterday from the land of the free.
With thanks to John M. who helped me to identify it as an original.
It smells nice! Like a well preserved old book.
Not sure from which year though.

Wow! Congratulations. That looks to be in fabulous condition. I've never seen one that clean.