Greetings,
Anyone have, know of a friend or a shop that has a BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) Lee Speed commercial sporting rifle they are interested in selling?
These are basically the commercial versions of the Lee Metford/Lee Enfield .303 military rifles made by BSA.
I would gladly pay a finder's fee for any information that leads me to a purchase.
I come with the same ones on Google searches so am trying a different approach.
I am particularly interested in finding one in 375 x 2.
Canadian, British, and OZ citizens out there- let me know as well!
Joe
in Houston

Joe,
One I saw that I always wanted was the Alex Martin one at:
http://www.exotek.co.uk/stensby/firearms.htm

I'm hesitant of trying to import something, though, and I have another project that's hoarding my funds at the moment.
You may have seen this site, but just in case...
I've always wanted a BSA sporter but they're hard to find in the states. If you're ever interested in selling one of your 303s let me know...
Mark.

Yes, I have seen these BSA Lee Speeds. However, the one you mentioned has a very much unoriginal large sling swivel mounted on the forearm which means an extra hole on the stock.
I have bought and received one rifle from across the Pond, and yes, and the seller did embellish on the condition of the rifle a tad. I ended up reselling this rifle a few months later as it was not in the condition I collect.
If, and a big "if" I were to do this again, I would require many pictures before I sent $$.
My .02 worth,
Joe
in Houston

At the last Reliant Center gun show, there was a very nice BSA-Lee-Speed on display. I lusted badly for it, Was it yours? Like the previous poster, if you ever decide to sell one of yours, let me know. I would love to have a less than perfect sample for a using rifle. I have a Vickers .318 and a pair of .256r Mannlichers(A&N, McNaughton) that need company! Regards, Lee.

Yes, that was my display at the Houston Gun Collector's Show at Reliant Center.
Come this weekend and see all 4 of my Lee Speeds at one time, along with a couple of other member's Lee Speeds, 1 military and one in 25/35.
See you there,
Joe
in Houston
P.S. I am the current Sgt. at Arms of the HGCA if you want to contact me.

Joe, see you Saturday. I'll be walking around. Mike & I don't have tables this time. Forrest A.

You see these rifles at gunshows here in Australia ,every second gunshow would have one . I will keep a look out but what price are you willing to pay? I recall $AUD1200 on one and $AUD2000 on another if interested I can get sellers details for you.
Steve

RLI,

PM sent.

Thank you,
Joe

No luck at Melbourne Gunshow will try the Ballarat Gunshow early December, Thanks
Steve

Yo Joe

Here is another one. Look quick.

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6287327

BSAJoe,

I have a friend who is a dealer in the UK and who is due to deliver a large consignment of guns to a reputed store in New York. He did mention having a few Lee Speed sporters and I could put you in touch with him if you like. You could discuss this with him direct.

Good hunting!