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1 day ago · In an attempt to expand interest and sales overseas, Auto-Ordnance entered into a partnership with and licensed the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA) in England to produce a European model. These were produced in small quantities and have a different appearance than the classic style.
May 12, 2024 · Very interesting. As a middle aged American, when I think of BSA the only thing that came to mind were motorcycles my even older friends have or had. Never realized the company made both. Though it makes sense. Heck, Husqvarna makes an awesome chainsaw (I have two) and started out with arms and sewing machines to my understanding.
2 days ago · The first models were manufactured by John Krider of Philadelphia, with the second model (the first overseas model) being produced by Charles Frederic Girard and Son of Paris. Quality concerns prompted LeMat to consider production at the Birmingham Small Arms Company in Birmingham
May 23, 2024 · Lebanon. State. Oregon. Zip Code. 97355. For sale is this very kool BSA 22 LR Martini type action and flip up rear site. Neat old rifle but it is time to weed some things out. FTF transaction at a FFL within a reasonable distance from Lebanon. Legal fees are on the buyer and no trades.
May 22, 2024 · The first prototype gun was completed on January 8, 1941 and it was tested by the Small Arms School that same month. The design was approved for production (alongside the Lanchester) March 7th, 1941 and the first of 300,000 Sten MkI guns was delivered to the British military on October 21, 1941.
May 26, 2024 · June: Birmingham Small Arms Company founded. September: George Kynoch sets up his small arms ammunition manufacturing business, building the Lion Works at Witton. A bylaw requires all new houses in Birmingham to be connected to a sewer. 1862
6 days ago · 'Toys' and jewellery, small arms, printing, nails and screws, bedsteads, chocolate, bicycles and motor cars, chemicals and engineering have made Birmingham a household word. The renown of Soho in the 18th century is matched by that of Longbridge in the 20th.
