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28 pages of semi auto content to possibly add as previously requested

Moderators, you may wish to amalgamate this thread with semi auto club started on 1 January 2014 and never pinned ? Just a thought

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You are correct about the couple of hundred brought in in the late 70's early 80's by, I believe the Gun Shop in Cat Hill, Barnet. I have let two of these slip away, the last being coveted by many in my club and was easy to sell when I needed a few quid (with instant regrets as you also experienced) They are commanding a high price now, I did hear of one changing hands for £1000. Having spoken to Ithaca Gun Co, there are absolutely no plans to sell 37's here again, they can barely keep up with home market demand.

A BPS would certainly fit the bill! They are also available in 10g but do tend to be pricy in that gauge

I have had a few BPS (always regretted selling them!) Great action and somewhat simpler takedown than the similarly configured Ithaca 37, although I personally prefer the handling of the 37. The BPS is made in Japan by Miroku and the metalwork is to their high standards. It is my opinion that the wood to metal fit is better on the older ones, My current one is older and is a lovely, well used one. It was fairly cheap at around £120. The BPS moniker does seem to inflate the price, mine was sold as a Browning Field pump, but is nonetheless a factory marked BPS. Hope you find one, I doubt you will regret it

Probably worth going on to remingtonowners.com Lots of information and some very helpful contributors. Do you know how old the gun is? 410 Remington 1100's and 870's are becoming quite valuable these days. I would agree with Enfield Spares about the repair option if an S2, as long as the bore of the repair part allows the magazine spring to pass through for cleaning. Of course, if an S2 you can never remove the follower past the crimp, so if applying heat to the tube, care must be taken if the follower is plastic. Good luck!

Curiously, your title made me think of Martini Henry's and Rorkes Drift 😆

Here I go again! After a painful thinning of the collection a while back, I couldn't let this one pass. I owned a new Browning BPS and didn't use it much as it was very shiny and I suppose I got a bit precious over damaging the finish, silly really, but I sold it on and as always in these situations, of course regretted it. This one was up for auction and I won it for £120 (+fee) Having now got it home I was pleasantly surprised to find; No dings in the wood or metal, relatively clean (aside from the bore that needed a carbon cleaner and severe brushing to bring it back to mint) a Kick-eez butt pad which makes it the right length for me and a decent Hi-vis sight. The wood to metal fit is excellent, which is, IMHO, one of the only slight failings of the new model BPS. It has the pleasant 'classic' shotgun patina, a little wear in places from use. Total strip down, clean and light oil and it is as slick as can be. Looking forward to some fun clays in the near future! My new (old) BPS 12g 26" cyl. S2 at present but may return it to S1 in the future as it will easily take a decent mag tube extension

Will do! only found out myself because a mate called the night before!

Just thought I would mention Hawleys charity shoot which took place yesterday. A two shooter, 50 bird flush, I shot it four times and while not in contention with the top shots, myself and four pals had a great, enjoyable morning in good company, attempting to speed load and still get on the targets was a seriously fun challenge. Proceeds to Teenage Cancer Care, a worthy charity, I understand that the organisers exceeded their target for the day. To be repeated later in the year, we will certainly be going back for more!

I hope you get a better price than the holts guide! Also it’s described as having an oversize safety, when it’s actually a lefty with a spare right handed. If I had a spare slot I would have made my way west for it! Good luck with the sale Steve

All Pumpers welcome! Pics of your pump?

Welcome! Nice looking gun! S1 or S2?

And every time you open your gun you will be reminded that you made the repair, priceless! nice gun by the way!