WANTED Air gun older type not CO2 (bsa meteor etc )

[Chris51]

Getting problems with Rats/Pidgeons...could do with an air gun ,,,used to have one years ago (meteor I think) .

 

[Boris7]

I have a BSA meteor. But I'd never part with it as My father bought it for me when I was in my early teens. (only thing he ever bought me, and to this day its in the original box)

But I'm pretty sure I have another "old style" air rifle in the shed, I'll have a look tomorrow and if its there, its yours

 

[Wildbill]

and if you are going to send it by post brake it down and send it in three or for pacels as engine part or something like that

 

[Boris7]

I'll just put it in the boot and drive there, any excuse to go and see my friend in Doveridge, even if its just to sit on her lawn for an hour.

 

[Chris51]

I have a BSA meteor. But I'd never part with it as My father bought it for me when I was in my early teens. (only thing he ever bought me, and to this day its in the original box)

But I'm pretty sure I have another "old style" air rifle in the shed, I'll have a look tomorrow and if its there, its yours

Thanks can you send me a PM if you find it.Reguards Chris.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

Don't forget that you need a licence to shoot pigeons, rats are OK but if you shoot birds you may land yourself in trouble.

 

[Ridgeway]

Don't forget that you need a licence to shoot pigeons

Really, since when. Just curious as i used to do quite a bit of pigeon shooting in the UK but that was many years ago, things could well have changed (always good to know what's what)

 

[Ridgeway]

Yup that fella Jim is certainly correct.

New individual licences available to shoot pigeons and crows - Farmers Weekly

Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers wanting to shoot pigeons, crows, magpies and other pest species must now apply for individual licences,

www.fwi.co.uk

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

There is a previous post somewhere but if you check the Internet, it's quite correct. It's not a licence for a gun it's a specific licence to shoot/cull pigeons. You have to state reasons etc qty, you just can't shoot them anymore. If you are reported there are big fines.

 

[Ridgeway]

There is a previous post somewhere but if you check the Internet, it's quite correct. It's not a licence for a gun it's a specific licence to shoot/cull pigeons. You have to state reasons etc qty, you just can't shoot them anymore. If you are reported there are big fines.

Thanks for the heads up on that Jim, certainly missed that one.

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[Bolti]

Do you need a licence for squirrels, or do they come under the rat category?

 

[Ridgeway]

Seems i'm way out of date with my hunting rules and regs, i'll skip taking back that AK on the next UK trip for vermin control. Seriously though i will update my father who for sure isn't aware of this and is still likely pottering around the field knocking off pigeons, rats and god knows what else....

 

[Paulypaul]

I didnt know that either? Thought rats, squirrels, pigeons, collared doves, crows and magpies were all allowed? Good heads up there, thanks

 

[Paulypaul]

and if you are going to send it by post brake it down and send it in three or for pacels as engine part or something like that

Cant you send it complete by parcelforce 48 but with a maximum protection of £100. I've seen loads of fellas on airgun forum doing that.

 

[Wildbill]

Cant you send it complete by parcelforce 48 but with a maximum protection of £100. I've seen loads of fellas on airgun forum doing that.

I have not ever tried to send one complete so don't know abut parcel force but if you are not a gun dealer you could have problems
I always brake them down in to three parcels of bits stock with screws coking lever barail on it's own then spring chamber but do as you pleas it's only advice and a opinion after all
bill

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[Wildbill]

Do you need a licence for squirrels, or do they come under the rat category?

No there still legit vermin tree rats
bill

 

[chrisgreen]

DEFRA changed the license for shooting pigeons

There is a previous post somewhere but if you check the Internet, it's quite correct. It's not a licence for a gun it's a specific licence to shoot/cull pigeons. You have to state reasons etc qty, you just can't shoot them anymore. If you are reported there are big fines.

download license here you don't need to apply or register for it, but must comply with it.
https://assets.publishing.service.g...odpigeons-prevent-serious-damage-to-crops.pdf

 

[Wildbill]

I didnt know that either? Thought rats, squirrels,

You can still shoot those no problem along with bunny's

 

[Wildbill]

DEFRA changed the license for shooting pigeons


download license here you don't need to apply or register for it, but must comply with it.
https://assets.publishing.service.g...odpigeons-prevent-serious-damage-to-crops.pdf

My son has it as he shoot on land pest control
bill

 

[Paulypaul]

I have not ever tried to send one complete so don't know abut parcel force but if you are not a gun dealer you could have problems
I always brake them down in to three parcels of bits stock with screws coking lever barail on it's own then spring chamber but do as you pleas it's only advice and a opinion after all
bill

That's a good way of doing it for sure and less chance of damage. I wasn't disagreeing with you.

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[Wildbill]

do you have an

Getting problems with Rats/Pidgeons...could do with an air gun ,,,used to have one years ago (meteor I think) .

Do you have any of theas on you land of thes on your land
Oilseed rape  Cabbages, Brussels sprouts and other brassicas  Beans/Peas  Cereals  Linseed  Newly sown grass/clover  Sugar beet  Salad crops  Any other vegetables  Any fruit
if so and you have taken every precaution to stop them eating your crop IE scarier scare crow spiners old CD's and they continue to be a pest you can shoot them by decoy using shot gun full bore licenced fire arms or air rifle
down load the licence and conform to it
bill

 

[Wildbill]

That's a good way of doing it for sure and less chance of damage. I wasn't disagreeing with you.

and tie wrap zip tie the baril to a bit of wood to stop it getting bent
bill

 

[bigtree]

I sold one of my old airguns the other week for a good price, turns out that the guy that I got it tuned with made it quite collectible. Feinwerkbau Mastersport 124, I had also modified the original stock plus made a custom stock for it.

 

[bigtree]

Don't forget that you need a licence to shoot pigeons, rats are OK but if you shoot birds you may land yourself in trouble.

Thats because of that Cockwomble Chris Packham.

 

[Jev88]

Just I'm case you didn't know...... Modern gas powered air rifles are not necessarily co2. Mine is still break over knee, fold and straighten but has a single gas piston inside (rather than a gas bottle reserve that needs refilling).

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[Chris51]

do you have an

Do you have any of theas on you land of thes on your land
Oilseed rape  Cabbages, Brussels sprouts and other brassicas  Beans/Peas  Cereals  Linseed  Newly sown grass/clover  Sugar beet  Salad crops  Any other vegetables  Any fruit
if so and you have taken every precaution to stop them eating your crop IE scarier scare crow spiners old CD's and they continue to be a pest you can shoot them by decoy using shot gun full bore licenced fire arms or air rifle
down load the licence and conform to it
bill

I live in a detatched bungalow in the country ---no land/farming .

 

[rb62]

pm sent

 

[Bolti]

I live in a detatched bungalow in the country ---no land/farming .

You could always plant peas and strawberries, not a lot of room needed.

 

[Boris7]

P.m. sent