bsa standard light

[slow_runner]

You are right there Ed and will know more than I .
Kevin will need to confirm that serial number and provide more of a description, images would assist greatly

The earliest L pattern I have is a 1912 Hazard bought as parts from a very good mate down South. The other is that rough stocked project from 1922 - # L147XX that I bought from Declan.
With generosity from my friend I have a a two piece stock for that 1922 now. Some previous owner had cut two inches off (for a son??) and retained the cut off section. It can be seen that an attempt has been made to join the two parts with large nails- rough indeed.
Both these L patterns shoot well.

[Lakey]

Does the cocking lever under the barrel, have a bayonet end, or does it have a push button on the end ? Bayonet lever would be the earlier gun. End button would be 1919/1920 period.


Lakey

[WebleyWombler]

Never seen a pre WW1 BSA with a letter prefix to the serial number unless it has an 'S' at the start to denote some with the double latched trigger and those models usually have patent numbers above the serial number

An 'L' series gum would be made somewhere between 1919 and 1935 ( bear in mind that no exact figures exist and the published series are only an aproximate guide)

[kevin j]

thank you all for the reply's about the BSA standard light here are some photos i hope will give you more of a clue
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[micky2]

thank you all for the reply's about the BSA standard light here are some photos i hope will give you more of a clue
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[IMG]20210306_153901[/IMG]
[IMG]20210306_153000[/IMG]

Photos not working for me.

[slow_runner]

thank you all for the reply's about the BSA standard light here are some photos i hope will give you more of a clue.[IMG]20210306_153000[/IMG]

Use this Kevin. https://postimages.org/
Select ' Thumbnail for forums:' copy and paste on your post

[kevin j]

[kevin j]

[jedburgh]

Does the cocking lever under the barrel, have a bayonet end, or does it have a push button on the end ? Bayonet lever would be the earlier gun. End button would be 1919/1920 period.


Lakey

It's gone very quiet .
Maybe it's a secret .

[kevin j]

hi the cocking lever has a button push and on the end of the butt there is a removable plate to give access for room i think for a cleaning kit

[edbear2]

hi the cocking lever has a button push and on the end of the butt there is a removable plate to give access for room i think for a cleaning kit

Hi, That sounds like a 1920's era gun then, the butt trap on these is a wooden oval cover secured by two small screws with a convex oval spring under it to help release, the purpose is to allow access to the stock retaining bolt, If you shine a light you will see a slotted head down the 'ole

Gun below is a 1919-39 era one (they did change a bit but this is showing all the general shapes of the bits etc.)



If it has a full size metal cover to the butt then it is an earlier stock, most parts interchange between eras so can get confusing when stuff is replaced

Also used for hiding messages, or putting weights in etc. etc., but not really designed to be taken on and off as can break if levered out without care.

ATB, Ed

[Huttles94]

If it has a letter prefix then it will be made after 1919 (Ok not 100% true since some pre WW1 rifles had the S prefix (these were the ill fated double sear models made between 1912 and 1914 I believe) but the L/C/CS/A/S (The ones without the double sear) ect are all post 1919.