Is a bolt for a BSA Sportsman single shot made of unobtanium?

[louthepou]

Hi folks,

I got a bolt-less BSA Sportsman as part of a gun lot. Bore is great, wood is solid, but I'm wondering if a replacement bolt is impossible to find. Any tip? If this gun can be complete again I'm sure it'd be a lot happier

Lou

 

[fat tony]

Lou:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=307079328

 

[louthepou]

THanks fat tony - I think I may try to contact the seller. But isn't a bolt a "no no" export / import wise from the US?

 

[fat tony]

^with Numrich it is, anyways. . . I would talk with the seller. Import export its always a gigantical pain in the arse for no good reason.

You could tinker around with it and turn it into a single shot blowback just to say you shot it.

 

[55recce]

It is possible that you may have better luck in the UK. Because of their gun laws, they can't give away rifles like this and they go for a few pounds at auction. However, you may also run into export/import issues. It seems to me that any part of the firearm that is subject to pressure is considered to be the same as a firearm.

Never the less you might start with an e-mail to Fultons. I currently own a Sportmen 15 but I am sorry you can't have the bolt!