ditchman Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Rabbit-NL said: Come on Ditchman, you know you want it no im not going to secumb to the whiles of a woman............im far too easily led,................having a close look at that air rifle i think you are right,...it appears to be covered in tar/nicotine...and if you had a screwdriver and were to undo 3 or 4 screws....and gently ..with some gun oil wipe it down with a rough cloth and on the more stubborn areas with a bit of very fine wire wool...i bet that would come up a treat..................... go on girl i bet you are dying to have a go............... anyway you live too far away.. Edited August 11, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit-NL Posted August 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, ditchman said: anyway you live too far away If only the I was a U in your name Thank you all for the very helpful comments and for making a quest with “stupid” questions feel welcome in your forum. I will keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rabbit-NL said: If only the I was a U in your name Brilliant, a lady with a sence of humour; you are welcome on here anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 25 minutes ago, Rabbit-NL said: If only the I was a U in your name Thank you all for the very helpful comments and for making a quest with “stupid” questions feel welcome in your forum. I will keep you updated. we do wear clogs in Norfolk.............and half the folk here are dutch by decent anyway............ 21 minutes ago, JJsDad said: Brilliant, a lady with a sence of humour; you are welcome on here anytime i 2nd that............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 I just sent x2 25l empty oil drums to the netherlands and it cost £2 extra than normal uk postage. I bought a gun from a really heavy smoker last year and no amount of cleaning has got rid of the smell although it has cleaned up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 hello, would it be easy to have it posted to uk from the Netherlands??? 13 hours ago, Rabbit-NL said: If only the I was a U in your name Thank you all for the very helpful comments and for making a quest with “stupid” questions feel welcome in your forum. I will keep you updated. hello, what sort of money are you looking to sell for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, would it be easy to have it posted to uk from the Netherlands??? hello, what sort of money are you looking to sell for ? if you buy .............you must do a rebuild / cleaning thread..............i rekon under that tar / nicotine it might be in really good order.........i am sooo tempted but i will not have it... i think that is a walnut stock ...not beech so if stripped and stained and oiled it should come up a treat....... Edited August 12, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, ditchman said: if you buy .............you must do a rebuild / cleaning thread..............i rekon under that tar / nicotine it might be in really good order.........i am sooo tempted but i will not have it... hello, i was thinking if that were possable it would make a great project for yours truely and so many on here would enjoy to see how it goes with photos etc alas i do not have a workshop any more or the tools to do, and yes like many on here i did have one for plinking on my friends farm Edited August 12, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 39 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i was thinking if that were possable it would make a great project for yours truely and so many on here would enjoy to see how it goes with photos etc alas i do not have a workshop any more or the tools to do, and yes like many on here i did have one for plinking on my friends farm no not for me..........i have to keep to my sceduale...........all you need is a couple of screwdrivers....stripper and scraper....sandpaper............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Can't believe no one has picked this up yet. Lovely walnut stock, classic british air rifle, just waiting for the right person to breath new life into it. (nearly said "her" but decided I was getting carried away). It'll be a gem after a great project. Go ooooooon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I'm sure when the OP is ready to sell it he will do so via Gunwatch, in accordance with the site rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Zapp said: the OP is ready to sell it he will do so via Gunwatch The `he` is a `she` and she is in the Netherlands ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Ok, the point being that if the gin is offered for sale it needs to be put on gunwatch as paid for gun sales are what pay for PW to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hi Mr Rabbit. Where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I thought Ditchman or old pigeon popper would have snapped this up by now, especially as Mr C and dunks are now interested. once the gun is available on gun watch of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 It would be wasted with me, already too many toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Could be an early Airsporter but what do I know, I would be quite confident about BSA though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 16 hours ago, Dekers said: Could be an early Airsporter but what do I know, I would be quite confident about BSA though! Already been well identified Dek, as a MK2 Airsporter manufactured between 1967/68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit-NL Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hello friends, here an update from me. I still didn’t sell the gun. I put it up for sale on a Dutch auction site. My item was popular and within 5 minutes I had a lot of offers, the highest 160 EURO. Than I got an angry mail from the auction site, where I am a 12 years member, warning me to never again put up illegal stuff for sale… and they deleted my add. Than I put it to rest for a while. I had messages from you guys how to sell in Germany, thank you for that. Maybe I will try it since I live only one hour driving from the border, so I can post it there.But first I want to try to sell it here ( Netherlands) because the gun was hot. :-P I searched for the biggest air gun forum, and than pfff they are not as welcoming as you. While I have no interest in hunting, I have to post 5 messages, that need approval of an admin, and not included this is me or general chat… before I am allowed to post a topic on my own. Further you are not allowed to talk about shooting or wanting to shoot furry creatures, not even rats. I don’t understand why they call themselves hunters, it looks they hunt for static empty beer cans. I am still waiting for approval for my first post. And waiting. And waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit-NL Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) I am in the Netherlands and shipping it to UK doesn't look like an option. I'm not even sure anymore if with the Dutch rules I'm allowed to ship it or they take it from me to destroy. I searched for postage rates to UK. I couldn't find anything cheaper than 50GBP. It has to do with the length of the box. Max length is 80 or 100 cm and I need 120cm An averagde box with 8kilo I can sent 14 GBP, but not this one. Edited August 21, 2018 by Rabbit-NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Take the stock off - only 3 screws I think, that will make it shorter. Not sure that you could sell it in Germany - think the legal limit there is 6ft/lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit-NL Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 The memoires of a Dutch hunter that just bought my beautiful gun: Hey wifey, I just shot some coca cola cans, maybe there are some drops left in it to complete our lovely dinner. And after that we cuddle some soft furry rats before they go on destroying our dikes that protect our country from the water. Europe says we are not allowed to kill the sweet creatures. And after we had our pudding I am going to shoot some empty bottles with my classic B.S.A Airsporter MK2 .22 cal , build 1967/1968, it is such fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Rabbit-NL said: Hello friends, here an update from me. I still didn’t sell the gun. I put it up for sale on a Dutch auction site. My item was popular and within 5 minutes I had a lot of offers, the highest 160 EURO. Than I got an angry mail from the auction site, where I am a 12 years member, warning me to never again put up illegal stuff for sale… and they deleted my add. Than I put it to rest for a while. I had messages from you guys how to sell in Germany, thank you for that. Maybe I will try it since I live only one hour driving from the border, so I can post it there.But first I want to try to sell it here ( Netherlands) because the gun was hot. ? I searched for the biggest air gun forum, and than pfff they are not as welcoming as you. While I have no interest in hunting, I have to post 5 messages, that need approval of an admin, and not included this is me or general chat… before I am allowed to post a topic on my own. Further you are not allowed to talk about shooting or wanting to shoot furry creatures, not even rats. I don’t understand why they call themselves hunters, it looks they hunt for static empty beer cans. I am still waiting for approval for my first post. And waiting. And waiting. What was "illegal" about the air gun ? Can you not just walk into a local gun shop and either sell it to them or ask them to sell it on commission ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit-NL Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Hamster said: What was "illegal" about the air gun ? I think, but just think, that buy/sell /own/ an airgun is only legal if you have a license. The auctionsite got a complaintand maybe it was easier to delete my add than to deal with the complainers. 50 minutes ago, Hamster said: Can you not just walk into a local gun shop and either sell it to them or ask them to sell it on commission ? That is a good tip, never thought of that. Edited August 22, 2018 by Rabbit-NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 hello, why do you not just keep it, give it a bit of a clean up and join a local target shooting club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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