Lee-Speeds

[CMichaud]

I couldn't help but buy this one today.

It is a BSA Sporter Lee-Speed?) which seems to have a CLLE receiver with matching bolt.

The stock had an "incident" somewhere in its history and the horn tip needs some love. It was D&T'd for a scope base but all in all relatively complete and a great bore.

I cannot get over how light and handy these feel in the hands.

More pics in the album here http://imgur.com/a/UTHEL

 

[Coachgun67]

Nice rifle, I can see why you bought it...but shouldn't that be posted in the "hunting and sporting" or "milsurp" forums? You might get more attention there.

CG

 

[CMichaud]

Good idea...when I searched the last time these came up it was under this forum.

Regards

 

[englishman_ca]

These little rifles have perfect balance and come up to the shoulder and point as well as any high class safari rifle.

I had one and loved it. In a momentary lapse of reason, I moved it along. I still can't fathom why? Oh well.


The trail has gone cold on this one, no idea as to where it is now.
I hope the new owner/owners appreciate it as much as I did.

Your carbine looks to be in great shape. A little TLC and she will be good for another 100 years.

 

[CMichaud]

Found this page from a 1935 catalogue. They make no reference to a horn cap but they due make reference to the charging bridge. The barrel on mine is 20 1.2" so I suspect it is the 4C variant.

 

[CMichaud]

For anyone that wants the 1909 catalogue, it is available here for free download

http://www.nzha.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/BSA-1909-Catalogue.pdf

I am looking for the 1927 catalogue if anyone has one

 

[sail32]

Interesting catalogue.

The 0.318 or 8x50R ( Mannlicher ), were for use in India.