BSA 1st Series, 1st Type, 1950-1954 B.S.A. Club Airsporter .177 Calibre, Under Lever .177 Air Rifles

VERY RARE**ONE OF ONLY 14,500** 1st Series, 1st Type, 1950-1954 B.S.A. Club Airsporter .177 Calibre, Under Lever, 'EA' Prefix Serial Number Air Rifle With 1946 Patent Number 607.045 For Piston Head Improvement. Sn 18085:12 - 18085:12

An excellent condition1st Series, 1st Type, B.S.A, Club Airsporter .177 Calibre Air Rifle, the fore runner of the BSA Airsporter MK1 Air Rifle. It is serial number EA 12776 which dates it to between 1950-1954. Only 14,500 Club Airsporters were manufactured (see Page 47 of Hillers Book 'A Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The trigger block is stamped 'Patent Nos 607.045' (This patent for the cone shaped piston head and head chamber was applied for in 1946 and granted in 1947). The woodwork and metal work are all original & in excellent undamaged condition. The metal retains its original blue finish with just small areas of rubbing. The left side of the stock is nicely impressed with the winged BSA legend. It is under lever cocking and has a shrouded ramp foresight & adjustable dial rear sight. Its loading and firing actions work as they should with a strong spring action. The price for this very rare Club Airsporter in excellent condition includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 18085:12

£595.00