Britania Anglo Sure Shot Mk1 1905 1908

[gerron 13]

Just wondering if anyone else owns one of these ?

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[kernow shooter 3]

Well I for one have never even heard of one, any chance of some pictures there

[pianoman 3,586]

Not really likely, outside collectors circles, I'd say.

[gerron 13]

not the best of pics as i took t on my phone, its over 100 yrs old and still works, also has 2 different power settings, there hasnt been much change in pribcipal to spring air rifles over the last 100 yrs

 

[pianoman 3,586]

Hi gerron.

 

That looks a great rifle. And complete by the look of it. Does she still shoot?

 

Best wishes.

Simon

 

Edit to add.

 

Is the spring in the pull length tube beneath the butt-stock? How does it cock?

Edited June 19, 2013 by pianoman

[gerron 13]

yes the spring is below the stock,the rifle is complete, it has a break barell action but the is a lever at the breach that has to be pushed forward to lock the breach, if you break the barrel you can pull it half way down and it will click or pull it all the way for full power

[Wildling 520]

I love old rifles, and british made rifles especially.

 

Fascinating that it has two power levels, have you tried measuring the different fp levels ?

[gerron 13]

no cant say i have but there is a significant difference, i will have to get that checked.

[Wildling 520]

no cant say i have but there is a significant difference, i will have to get that checked.

 

Really ?

 

What calibre is it and did you have to restore it ?

[gerron 13]

its in 177 cal and has never been restored

[kernow shooter 3]

that is a lovely rifle you got are you going to bring it back to new condition or keep it old looking

[pianoman 3,586]

A collector or valuer might say to keep it as it is. Restoring it to as near to mint condition is to remove the rifle's history in its patina. It shouldn't be allowed to deteriorate any further, mind.

 

Simon

[Wildling 520]

A collector or valuer might say to keep it as it is. Restoring it to as near to mint condition is to remove the rifle's history in its patina. It shouldn't be allowed to deteriorate any further, mind.

 

Simon

 

Very true Simon but sometimes restoring a rifles shooting ability but not its external appearance can help with value.

Although this depends on who the valuer is and also on if you can source original or make exact parts for it.

 

Defiantly needs to be looked after though.

[gerron 13]

to be honest, iv actually just advertised it for sale, its a lovely old gun but i could be doing with a new rifle for work and things are a bit tight