This is my first post on this great site.
Although I am not from Birmingham, I have for many many years had a fascination and a very keen interest in the Birmingham gun & rifle industry. I am a Southampton man who lives in the New Forest. I am 60 years of age and my interest in the Birmingham gun & rifle industry has not diminished since in 1965 I purchased my first air rifle a B.S.A. .22 Meteor Mk 2.
I am especially interested in the B.S.A. factory at Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwickshire. during the period 1950 - 1960. This is when I think B.S.A. were producing their finest rifles and also when B.S.A.'s quality control was at it's highest standard. I am trying to source information about this company so that I can put a short book together. The only photographs I have seen are when Lucas Electrics took over the site. Trying to find information / Photo's or any thing about the B.S.A. factory at Marshall Lake Road is next to impossible. If any one out there can help me with any information on this great company it would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Blackjack AKA Mike
Although I am not from Birmingham, I have for many many years had a fascination and a very keen interest in the Birmingham gun & rifle industry. I am a Southampton man who lives in the New Forest. I am 60 years of age and my interest in the Birmingham gun & rifle industry has not diminished since in 1965 I purchased my first air rifle a B.S.A. .22 Meteor Mk 2.
I am especially interested in the B.S.A. factory at Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwickshire. during the period 1950 - 1960. This is when I think B.S.A. were producing their finest rifles and also when B.S.A.'s quality control was at it's highest standard. I am trying to source information about this company so that I can put a short book together. The only photographs I have seen are when Lucas Electrics took over the site. Trying to find information / Photo's or any thing about the B.S.A. factory at Marshall Lake Road is next to impossible. If any one out there can help me with any information on this great company it would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Blackjack AKA Mike
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