BSA 12/15

KCLRPC · Post by **KCLRPC** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:11 pm

does anyone have any idea of average prices for these, and does anyone want one? the reason I say this is that I've seen one in London for £150, with some serious superficial rusting, and with its original sights and loading block on the right side. The dealer in question is threatening to turn it into a bunny-basher, so I was wondering what your thoughts were on it?

Nick

Strangely_Brown · Post by **Strangely_Brown** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:57 pm

I have not seen one recently but £150 is what I would expect to pay for a BSA International.

My gut feeling is that they "ought" to be sub £100.

Brian the Brit · Post by **Brian the Brit** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:10 am

It is becoming difficult even to give these lovely rifles away in the UK.

The younger shooters seem to want semi-automatics with telescopic sights and plastic stocks and consider the small-frame BSAs to be obsolete relics.

I gave £30 about a year ago for an early BSA No 12 that is a real tack driver. The previous owner's widow had been told by a couple of dealers that it was only fit for spare parts. No one in her late husband's club was remotely interested in it even at such a ridiculously low price.

Their loss was my gain.

dromia · Post by **dromia** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:29 am

Prices are going up however, but not that much.

I could be tempted to part with that much dosh for a mint to very excellent example, unshot, in the box, complete with original invoice and full authenticated provenance of a 12/15.

The one I'm currently using, or more correctly my daughter is using in this years Harc leagues cost me £60 2 years ago and it is in very good condition.

I bought another one around 18 months ago in excellent condition, still had the case hardening on the block and there was not the usual proliferation on holes on the fore ends for hand stops/sling points etc.

That one cost me £80.

I think £150 for what you describe is pure greed and avarice, rifles think those should be given away to loving homes that will restore them sensitively and use them in the spirit for that which they were intended.

Brian picking up that Famous 12 for £30 was just obscene and he takes great delight in reminding us of what a bargain he got.

Just jealous Brian, just jealous.

Aughnanure · Post by **Aughnanure** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 5:19 am

I'm jealous too; Geez

30 quid

KCLRPC · Post by **KCLRPC** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:23 am

I agree Adam, they are pieces of history. I think the guy had been around pricey shotguns too long, as he didn't consider it worth saving. besides the rail for a handstop (the old style with the screw in rather than slide), it didn't have any major damage besides the rust. I'd be tempted, as it would probably make a fun restoration project, but I have my eyes on something else if it ever appears from Scotland, so I just offer it up here. he might be willing to bargain. I fear though that he will do what he threatened: restock it, remove 5" from the barrel and scope it. personally, my opinion of the gentleman is far from polite

Nick

Mk VII · Post by **Mk VII** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:14 pm

"It's worth a fiver for the sight, sir" is probably what Fultons (or most dealers) would say. Really, you can hardly give these things away here.

awo425 · Post by **awo425** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:24 pm

And here in Germany those BSA Martinis go for around 300 Euro or more!!!!!!!!

I had a "germanized" 12/15(Tyrol type stock) and sold it, because I wanted a original one.

But than this Weihrauch HW52 crossed my way....................

Chris

DoubleD · Post by **DoubleD** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:56 pm

£150 is the starting range for U.S. price $300 of course that includes shipping and duties and mark-up..

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