Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2023 : Sale A1123 Lot 10
AN EXTREMELY RARE BSA .22 MILITARY PATTERN (LONG) UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 410,

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AN EXTREMELY RARE BSA .22 MILITARY PATTERN (LONG) UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 410,
one of the last produced circa 1913, second series with 20 3/4in. sighted barrel, military pattern ladder rear-sight, the air chamber engraved 'THE B.S.A. AIR RIFLE (MILITARY PATTERN) THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED SOLE MANUFACTURERS', trigger-block with dummy bolt, walnut military-style half-stock, iron heel-plate, the side-catch style underlever engraved 'B.S.A PATENTS 8761-04,725783-10. RD479972', loop for sling swivel on barrel and a swivel forwards of trigger-guard, traces of original finish with some mild frosting, wood refurbished

Provenance: Total production of this rifle reached approximately 440 pieces



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Estimate £1,800-2,200

Pre-1939