+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Bsa 12/15

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member john60wales's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2020
    Last On
    10-24-2024 @ 01:57 PM
    Location
    Nr Swansea, South Wales
    Posts
    48
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:32 AM

    Bsa 12/15

    Good morning.
    I have had the above gun for several years now...& weekly have a comp at 100m against my son who has an anshutz target rifle (loser buys brekkie).
    Anyway on the butt of my gun is a line...that looks like at some point it was reduced in length, then joined up again? It's been well done but I'm wondering why this would have been done?
    Cheers
    John
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 06:59 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,402
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    04:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by john60wales View Post
    looks like at some point it was reduced in length, then joined up again? It's been well done but I'm wondering why this would have been done?
    I've seen several over time that were done, different models and makes. The butt was shortened or has had a recoil pad and then needed to either be lengthened again or returned to original visually. Thus the added piece.
    Regards, Jim

  4. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  5. #3
    Legacy Member Daan Kemp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Last On
    Today @ 02:16 PM
    Location
    Centurion RSA
    Age
    73
    Posts
    1,423
    Real Name
    Daan Kemp
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    01:32 AM
    We all know that it doesn't exist if no pictures have been posted ...

  6. Thank You to Daan Kemp For This Useful Post:


  7. #4
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 06:59 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,402
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    04:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Daan Kemp View Post
    We all know that it doesn't exist if no pictures have been posted ...
    Good point.
    Regards, Jim

  8. #5
    Legacy Member john60wales's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2020
    Last On
    10-24-2024 @ 01:57 PM
    Location
    Nr Swansea, South Wales
    Posts
    48
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:32 AM
    Thread Starter
    I am unable to post pics from my phone...but will endeavour to use my pc to post some?
    Cheers
    John

  9. #6
    Legacy Member john60wales's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2020
    Last On
    10-24-2024 @ 01:57 PM
    Location
    Nr Swansea, South Wales
    Posts
    48
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:32 AM
    Thread Starter

    Pics

    I hope these pics are shown?
    Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	BSA1.JPG‎
Views:	159
Size:	705.9 KB
ID:	130515   Click image for larger version

Name:	BSA2.JPG‎
Views:	164
Size:	1.43 MB
ID:	130516  

  10. #7
    Contributing Member Woodsy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Last On
    08-04-2024 @ 09:54 PM
    Location
    Central Otago, New Zealand
    Posts
    397
    Real Name
    Rod
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    11:32 AM
    It was a common practice in rifle clubs to shorten the stocks of older rifles for young shooters to get them into the sport. The rifles eventually get sold off and the new owners lengthen them to a useable length. I recently purchased 12 rifles off a club that was closing due to a lack of younger shooters coming through. There were 4 Model 12's, 6 Model 12/15's and 2 Mk II Internationals. Only 1 International, 1 Model 12 and 2 Model 12/15's had not been shortened. They convert into wonderful sporting rifles for which there is a ready market.

  11. Thank You to Woodsy For This Useful Post:


  12. #8
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 06:59 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,402
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    04:32 PM
    Just what I suspected, simply lengthened to fit.
    Regards, Jim

  13. #9
    Legacy Member john60wales's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2020
    Last On
    10-24-2024 @ 01:57 PM
    Location
    Nr Swansea, South Wales
    Posts
    48
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:32 AM
    Thread Starter
    Cheers everyone...that explanation makes sense..
    Cheers
    John

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts