BSA england?

Tea has been drunk by the British for centuries and as I sit with my imperial 1 pint mug of finest workmans tea on a chilly morning I can relax knowing that that same brew at the same temperature will help me relax and cool down a little on the hottest of days. The 14th Army drank gallons of the stuff fighting through Burma.
As for beer, chilling to below cellar temp removes flavour. Its a known thing. By the way I am a member of CAMRA.
 
I've worked in many very warm countries, a lot of them ex Brit colonies where they feed you tea 27 times a day. I'd rather have the beer, and in those countries, the colder the better. Considering the taste of most Brit beers, if keeping them colder modifies that, they should keep them near freezing. - dan
 
TimC said:
Tea has been drunk by the British for centuries and as I sit with my imperial 1 pint mug of finest workmans tea on a chilly morning I can relax knowing that that same brew at the same temperature will help me relax and cool down a little on the hottest of days. The 14th Army drank gallons of the stuff fighting through Burma.
As for beer, chilling to below cellar temp removes flavour. Its a known thing. By the way I am a member of CAMRA.
Click to expand...

:D Absolutely. In fact I ended up with a big pot of Taylor of Harrogate's Yorkshire Gold last night. Spike Milligan's war memoirs are full of references to making tea. "Nothing will put a British soldier off his char" was one, I recall.

Hosever, on the weekend I was watching part of a 3-part documentary aired on The Knowledge Network last year entitled "Black Coffee" (dvdtalk.com/reviews/34267/black-coffee) and was surprised to learn that initially Britain was a nation of dedicated coffee drinkers, consuming more coffee than even the Italians and Austrians. As I recall this lasted until the 18th century, when coffee was associated with moral decline and tea took over.

And three cheers for CAMRA. With pubs closing in all directions they must have a tough job. Maybe there should be an offshoot (as it were) called CAMRO- the Campaign for Real Optics, which brings us nicely back to BSA and their scopes.

:) Stuart
 
Ah yes back on thread, I am lucky to have an account with Leupolds importer over here, apart from S&B my fave scope. I did take my rigby out last week and the Zeiss Victory on it was exceptional in the low light!
 
TimC said:
Ah yes back on thread, I am lucky to have an account with Leupolds importer over here, apart from S&B my fave scope. I did take my rigby out last week and the Zeiss Victory on it was exceptional in the low light!
Click to expand...

From BSA to Schmidt & Bender- now that's a leap. As a friend once said, "From the sublime to the gor blimey!", albeit in this case it's the other way 'round.

For a moment I thought, "What's TimC doing with kombi1976's son?", as kombi named one of his kids Rigby. Now that's the mark of a true gun nut.

:) Stuart
 
I may yet name one of my next litter of dogs Rigby although being springers and cocker breeders AYA Yeomann would be more apt!
The kids have grown and may object to a name change this late in life!
 
I have to distort the thread back to beer. "Typical" Canadian and American beers need to be cold and should be drunk on the beach or golf course. Traditional British beers (bitter, mild, brown ale) should be cellar temperature otherwise they're too gassy (meaning you can't drink enough fast enough before closing time) and it kills the flavour (an acquired taste which comes with lots of practice). Try a Big Rock Traditional cold and at cellar temperature and do the same with a Molson Canadian and you'll see what I mean. Both have there place in a good beer diet!

WRT BSA's I have a Model 6 or 13 -- .22 with Parker Hale peep mounted right over the rear of the receiver where it joins the stock. Barrel unscrews for take-down after you remove one obvious large bolt through the front of the receiver. Serial # is 20375 and it's stamped on both the barrel and the receiver (never checked they were matching when I bought it 20 years ago. Shoots well with little wear. Can anyone tell me what they're worth and how to find out more about manufacture date, etc?

Thanks! Mike
 
johm knibb holds bsa records, google him, he charges though. As for value, well I'd guess about £30 unless in spectacular condition but they still shoot well. I have had a few for sale over £100 but they dont go at that price!
 
Correction - early BSA Model 13???
I've now looked very carefully at the whole receiver/breech area and I'm convinced that my BSA is a Model 12 (modified) or early Model 13. It has the removable screw-in barrel with the bolt on the left side, but the receiver is totally flat and "meaty thick" like the Model 12's and 13's. It can't be a Model 6 or Model 8 -- too much steel on mine! It does have the cocking indicator showing at the right of the falling block, but it has a Parker Hale rear peep sight with a hole drilled right through the base so you could clean from breech to muzzle without removing the sights. This set up was original on the Model 13, but the whole receiver/barrel look resembles a Model 12 most closely. Finally the front sight is the same as orginally fitted to the Model 13.

Looks like it's either an early Model 13 (can't find any pictures), or it could be a "bastard", but it shoots well, is in good condition and has matching serial numbers. Any ideas out there? Mike
 
dan belisle said:
They made quite a few versions, some are better then others.
Click to expand...

True, and frankly most were not that great. The best I saw of BSAs was a CF2 I had in 308, with a european style walnut stock, no cheesy spacers etc. Nice wood, nice easily adjustable trigger, meh action. Numrich used to carry a whack of CF2 stuff, though I doubt that helps you now, including at one time the target stock for the CF2.
 
I have what I originally was told is a Model 12 but it turns out it is a Number 8. Has to do with barrel diameter and length as well as the sights on it. I was told by a gunsmith that in England this gun in this shape was supposedly worth about 450 pounds. Shoots very well and is accurate enough once I get a handle on the peep. From what I can see the Marbles sights or their equivalent would be at least $300 us. Then there is the gun. A pleasure to shoot when the bolt actions get boring. The kids really get off on it.
 
450, made of gold then? Most martinis even rare ones cant be given away. Clubs dont want them, collectors are few and far and they fill up otherwise useful slots on our fac,s. A shame reallly as I have an 8 and a 13 that I put on my dealer licence/book to free up room aalso as at this renewal I ceased to shoot target soI couldnt keep it anymore!
 
Only reporting what I was told. Not planning to sell mine anyways-waited a long time for a good functioning Martini and this one has a definite cool factor in spades.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom