My BSA Martini Mod. 12 .22LR circa 1939

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This was the first firearm that I bought with my own money. I got it used about 1942. In the Stoeger catalog of 1939, it listed at $125 US.

I wish that I had a $ for every chuck that this rifle killed, all head shots out to 100 yds.

In later years, when I became interested in .22 three postion shooting, the rifle was outclassed by the Anschus amd Win. 52. But it is still a beautiful rifle and extrememly accurate.

This will probably be a rifle that I die with.:(

But for now, the good Lord willing, I will have a a few more seasons of enjoying it.:)

BSAMod12Martini22.jpg



The front sight has a flat top post and with a flip, changes to an aperature.

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On the right side of the action, there is a bolt which may be turned out with a coin and the whole action drops out. The trigger, although not a set, is extremely fine.

BSAMod12Martini3.jpg


The tang sight is a vernier for windage and elevation. In using this rear sight as a kid, I learned how to use a peep properly, master right eye and left eye left open.
 
This was the first firearm that I bought with my own money. I got it used about 1942. In the Stoeger catalog of 1939, it listed at $125 US.

I wish that I had a $ for every chuck that this rifle killed, all head shots out to 100 yds.

In later years, when I became interested in .22 three postion shooting, the rifle was outclassed by the Anschus amd Win. 52. But it is still a beautiful rifle and extrememly accurate.

This will probably be a rifle that I die with.:(

But for now, the good Lord willing, I will have a a few more seasons of enjoying it.:)

BSAMod12Martini22.jpg



The front sight has a flat top post and with a flip, changes to an aperature.

BSAMod12Martini2.jpg


On the right side of the action, there is a bolt which may be turned out with a coin and the whole action drops out. The trigger, although not a set, is extremely fine.

BSAMod12Martini3.jpg


The tang sight is a vernier for windage and elevation. In using this rear sight as a kid, I learned how to use a peep properly, master right eye and left eye left open.

I am looking at purchasing a gun just like this. what is a fair price?
 
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Used to have one sold it and replaced it with this -
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I have a Mk V as well. Anschutz will out shoot them but not by much - a 30 cal 10 rd. group instead of a 32 cal group.
 
I saw one of these at the Kamloops gun show a year and a half ago. I was picking up my first leftie Ruger 77mkII stainless and didnt have the $300 the guy wanted for it. Love those actions though and if I see another I might have to chase it. Not in such nice shape though but definitely an elegant rifle.
 
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