This is an original BSA Standard No.2 Pattern 4th Series ‘S’ Prefix Serial Number .22 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle. The BSA standard pattern No.2 air rifles were introduced in 1919 with variants being made through to 1935. This is a 4th series variant made between 1930 & 1935 (see Chapter 16& page 126 of ‘The Book Of BSA Air Rifles 1905-1939’ by Milewski). This example of the improved model has its original wood stock with pistol grip stock and correct chequered BSA panels at the wrist all in excellent condition. It has a ribbed butt with trap. The rifle has a 19 ½” barrel and measures 45 ¼” overall. It has a blade for sight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has some original blue finish. There are no visible cylinder markings. The rifle is serial number ‘S 47533’ which is in the number range for 4th series examples (see page 126 of the author’s book). The rifle cocks, loads & fires with a powerful spring action (chrono’d at 10.43 Ft Lbs). The price includes UK delivery. AI 700
£375.00