BSA Improved Model D ‘Light Model’ .177 Air Rifle. 20922. BSA Improved Model D ‘Light Model’ .177 Air Rifle. 20922. .177 Air Rifles

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 1908 and 1914 (see pages 52-56 of the book of the air rifle’ by John Milewski. This example has its original straight grip wood stock with correct chequered panels on the grip which has minor age related marks. The stock has a ribbed butt plate. The cocking arm has a ribbed release lever on the left side and measures 39” overall. It has a blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has even patina throughout. The left side of the weapon bears the serial number ‘L342’. The loading port area is marked ‘Load’ and has the number ‘1’. The underside of the cocking lever has patent detail ‘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. 20922.