BSA Improved Model D .22

This is a very good original BSA Improved Model D Air Rifle. These rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks and in different variations between 1905 and 1914 (see pages 52-56 of the book of the air rifle’ by John Milewski. This example has its original pistol grip wood stock with correct chequered panels on the grip. The stock has the usual age related marks which on this example aren’t too heavy and it has a metal butt plate. The cocking arm has a ribbed release lever on the left side. It has a 19” rifled barrel and measures 45½” overall. It has a blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight with the addition of a flip up adjustable sight. The metal work has even patina throughout. The left side of the weapon bears the serial number 65407. The loading port area is marked ‘Load 2’ and has the BSA piled arms logo. The loading tap has patent detail ‘Patent 8246/06’ and underside of the cocking lever ‘BSA Patents 8761-04 25783-10 RD479972’. The underside of the barrel is marked ‘Rd No 479972’.The Rifle cocks, loads & fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. 21022.