Airsporter valuation

[fenboy]

My uncle has a bsa airsporter ,that he thinks he brought new in the 60s,not too sure on the exact date though ,so two questions I am sure someone here could answer for me ,when did BSA start making the airsporter and what would one from this period be worth ,no photo but I would say very tidy condition .
Thanks in advance.
[COLOR="Red"]*NOW FOR SALE * -- NOT VIA THIS THRERAD IT ISN'T. SEE LAST POST & STICKIES AS ABOVE.


Following the valuations my uncle has decided to sell .
Going with the top estimate of £180 + postage at cost .
Photos further down this thread ,any questions please pm me .
First to post I'll take it ,gets it upon payment via paypal or p/o.
He may also consider a swap for a quality full legal limit springer in .22 cal something like a hw95 or a bsa lightning XL must be vgc .

[harry mac]

In the absence of a photo, a bit more info is needed. Does it have an automatically opening loading tap? Is the etching still visible on the cylinder, or is it a later one with the Airsporter legend stamped into the top of the cylinder. What's the serial number, or at least, the serial number prefix?

[christy]

They started making Airsporters ages ago. Right now that's cleared up it's worth 15.00. How would you like me to send it pp or p/o?

[fenboy]

Thanks for that I will hve to have a proper look next time I am round his ,from memory the tap is operated manually though ,I am also sure the etching will be visable as like I said its in very tidy condition ,to be honest I doubt it has fired 20 pellets in the last 20 years !

[fenboy]

They started making Airsporters ages ago. Right now that's cleared up it's worth 15.00. How would you like me to send it pp or p/o?

I told him its worth £15 ,so he nearly took my hand off when I offered £23.50

[Gareth W-B]

I told him its worth £15 ,so he nearly took my hand off when I offered £23.50

Thassss made me laugh . Post a serial number when you can, and we'll see if we can't increase its best-guess value to over the £25 mark . Atb: G.

[I. J.]

Thassss made me laugh . Post a serial number when you can, and we'll see if we can't increase its best-guess value to over the £25 mark . Atb: G.

Generous to a fault.

Im guessing it starts with a 'G'

ATB
Ian

[fenboy]

Correct ,the serial number is GD34649.
After now having a look at the gun I would say in decent condition for its age not that I am any sort of expert .
Also its loading tap does operate automatically when cocking not manual as I said earlier .
Some pics but I am no david bailey .

[harry mac]

It looks like a MkII, and a nicely looked after one at that. Definately over £120.

[Gareth W-B]

Generous to a fault.

... Thassss me ... and ...

It looks like a MkII, and a nicely looked after one at that. Definately over £120.

... Ditto, ditto & ditto (plus post ). Atb: G.

[Neil.]

Is that an early Leupold on top?

[fenboy]

Is that an early Leupold on top?

No just a old cheepo I think.

[The armourer]

If the value is about £120 then the foresight protector which is on it must be worth a lot of money on its own, because us refurbers cannot get them and of course that Leupold scope makes it about £120,

Seriously, a nice looking gun.

[Powderfinger]

Nice looking example of what I assume is a Mk2. I suggest that your uncle keeps it and then passes it on to you when the time comes. Every Englishman should own an Airsporter.

[Airsporter1st]

Manchester Airguns currently have a Mk1/Mk2 stock for sale at £100.

If the stock is not cracked - you need to look very closely at the top in the area at the rear of the trigger block - then I reckon this gun could sell for around £150.