Someone I know has a BSA airsporter. Can anyone tell me where the serial number is located so he can find out age and model. It's the type with the elegant chrome slide for the pellet rather than the rotating breech. Airsporter Stutzen.25: 1992 - 2001. BSA Imporved Mod D with Double Intercepting Safety Sear Patt 30338/10.177 &.22 Standard, Ligh, Junior + Juvenile: 1911.

Hi,new member here looking for a bit of advice. I recently inherited a couple of air guns,and one in particular i'm a bit puzzled about. I know it's an airsporter, and after doing some research i think it's an airsporter mark 1. This would make it about 60 years old,but i can't really believe it's that old because it's condition is near mint. The other issue is that there are absolutely no identification marks on the gun whatsoever-not bsa,airsporter,not even a serial number.i even took the action out of the stock but there's nothing.

Has anybody got any ideas as it's really puzzling me. I would post some pics but i'm not sure how to. Hiya Mitch, and a very warm welcome to Planet Airgun.

Yes, a few pics would be helpful in making an identification if you could please. A bit of a descriptive for ya to be going on with in the meantime though.is that the Mk1 Airsporter had a two piece stock that was glued together at the pistol grip, just above the trigger.

The only differences between a Mk1 and a Mk2 is the later has a 'flip-up' rearsight (my memory might be wonky though, and it's the other way around). I'll check in my Hiller book later to see if there's any other distinguishing info that might be helpful. Hi Mitch, the Mk1s and the Mk2s had the serial numbers stamped in front of the trigger guard. The stocks on both the mk1s and 2s were composite, made of three pieces, however there were some special one off's that had a one piece stock I believe manufactured by a spanish company. (the stocks) The stocks had no rubber recoil pad fitted as in later variants. Most Mk1's had no method of attaching a scope (no rails) although there were a few later ones and those that were modified by owners/gunsmiths. Mk1 had the turret fixed rearsight, the Mk2 had the flip down type - both fixed by dovetail into the action.

The Mk1 barrel was a forged one piece affair and is the only Airsporter with a tapered barrel - all others had the parallel barrel that was sweated into the action. Hope this helps! Air sporterman.

£500.22 Air Rifle Private Seller Used - Average Condition Cheshire, Cheshire Under Lever Description very rare, 1st series,one of the first ever made, 1950-1954 BSA club airsporter,22 calibre underlever EA prefix serial number with 1946 patent no. 607045 for piston head, serial number G30715!!! Mk1, only 14500 ever made and this has the G serial number so is one of the first!!! Not many around now, perfect for a collector/ gun enthusiast.

See page 47 of the hilliers book ' a collectors guide to guns' trigger block is clearly stamped, the woodwork is in good condition for its age, and has a clean etched BSA logo. No major damage only some rust starting to come through on the barrel. Original adjustable iron sight, metal work also clearly stamped,Birmingham small arms co ltd, airsporter 22 rifle,made in England.

The rifle works just under powered due to its age, as far as I am aware all internal parts are original.no modifications, underlever is smooth and quiet in perfect working order,measures around 43 inches overall with an 18 inch barre, price for this very rare collectable is £500, I am open to sensible offers however I am aware of others I have watched sell for between 600-675 in this category, please feel free to come and judge the rifle for yourself. Thanks, Stuart. The seller of this gun doesn't appear to be a Pigeon Watch member, to contact them please use the details on.