Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) Monarch!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms (BSA)
Model: Monarch
Serial: 8P5548
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Leaf Rear and Redfield 3X-9X Optic
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with Skip Line Checkered Grip, White Spacers, Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap, and Forend Tip
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd. (BSA), a renowned British arms manufacturer, began developing a line of bolt-action sporting rifles for the American market shortly after World War II. To meet U.S. preferences, BSA’s American representative, Jack Warwick, gathered extensive feedback from hunters, gunsmiths, and dealers. The first prototype, built around a simplified Mauser 98 action, was introduced in 1954 as a short-action varmint rifle and would become the basis for what evolved into the “Royal” series. BSA expanded this design into a broad range of rifles over the next two decades. The Hunter, introduced first, was followed by the Majestic around 1959, offering improved finish, a better trigger, and sleeker lines.
Model: Monarch
Serial: 8P5548
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Leaf Rear and Redfield 3X-9X Optic
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with Skip Line Checkered Grip, White Spacers, Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap, and Forend Tip
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd. (BSA), a renowned British arms manufacturer, began developing a line of bolt-action sporting rifles for the American market shortly after World War II. To meet U.S. preferences, BSA’s American representative, Jack Warwick, gathered extensive feedback from hunters, gunsmiths, and dealers. The first prototype, built around a simplified Mauser 98 action, was introduced in 1954 as a short-action varmint rifle and would become the basis for what evolved into the “Royal” series. BSA expanded this design into a broad range of rifles over the next two decades. The Hunter, introduced first, was followed by the Majestic around 1959, offering improved finish, a better trigger, and sleeker lines.
A specialized Majestic Featherweight (sometimes called the Lightweight) came later in the 1960s, featuring an aluminum alloy receiver and slim profile to reduce carry weight, though some users reported stock cracking over time. The Monarch, introduced in the mid-1960s, was BSA’s top-tier model and served as the flagship of the series. It featured integral dovetail scope mounts, a hinged floorplate, polished action, improved trigger assembly, and was typically stocked in high-grade walnut with fine checkering. The Monarch came in several action lengths to accommodate a variety of cartridges, ranging from .222 Remington to .375 H&H Magnum. The first-pattern Monarch rifles appeared around 1966, followed by heavy-barrel and second-pattern versions into the early 1970s. Though BSA ended production of these rifles by the mid-1970s due to economic pressures, the Hunter, Majestic, and especially the Monarch remain highly respected today for their traditional craftsmanship, robust design, and practical hunting performance.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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