BSA First Model B.S.A. Airsporter MK 1 .22 Calibre, Under Lever, Air Rifle With ‘GC’ .22 Air Rifles

RARE, 1958-1959, First Model B.S.A. Airsporter MK 1 .22 Calibre, Under Lever, Air Rifle With ‘GC’ Prefix Serial Number. Sn 16414:2 - 16414:2

A near mint condition B.S.A, MK 1 First Model Airsporter, .22 Calibre Air Rifle. It is serial number GC1807 which dates it to between 1958-1959 (see Page 48 of Hillers Book 'A Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The woodwork and metal work are all original & in excellent undamaged condition. First Model MK1's were not grooved for telescopic sight and on this example the grooves are correctly absent. The cylinder is correctly marked ‘The Birmingham Small Arms Co Ltd Airsporter .22 Air Rifle Made In England’ together with BSA’s piled arms trademark. The forestock has finger grooves and the butt is ribbed. It is fitted with adjustable flip up rear sight & shrouded foresight . The rifle is 44” overall length. It is under lever cocking. Its loading and firing action works perfectly. The price for this rare First Model Airsporter includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act regarding sale and delivery of this rifle apply. Sn 16414:2

£495.00