Make: Birmingham Small Arms Co. (BSA)

Model: Majestic

Serial Number: 7F1494

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1950s-1960s

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Bolt Action Fed by Internal Magazine with Hinged Floorplate

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base fixed to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood (not present). The rear sight is a folding invertible u/v notch sight, fine adjustable for elevation, dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is mounted with a vintage Weaver K4 scope with fine crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear. The glass is clean. The body of the scope has light handling wear. The scope rates in Very Good condition. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with schnabel tipped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, vented Pachmayr rubber buttpad, and two sling rings front and rear fitted with a leather sling. The checkering is sharp save for the top of the wrist and high handling areas where the peaks have been worn down a bit. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There are a few compression marks, nicks, and scratches throughout the stocks. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint erosion scattered throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear, finish loss around the muzzle which has taken some corrosion, and a few minor scratches far and in between. Most of the wear is concentrated on the bottom metal with scuffs and scratches that have removed some of the finish as well as finish loss around the edges. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. There is a two position safety on the right side of the bolt that locks the bolt and disengages the trigger when it is SAFE. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its aforementioned scope and leather sling. The sling is still pliable with only light handling wear, rating in Fine condition. 

Our Assessment: Introduced in the late 1950s, the BSA Majestic was a bolt-action rifle popular among hunters and target shooters. It typically came chambered in several calibers, such as .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield, catering to various hunting requirements. The rifle featured a strong and simple action, a high-quality barrel, and was known for its accuracy and durability. The Majestic was a step above their standard rifles with elegant stocks and finish.