Introduction

[fozzy45]

Hello and thanks for the acceptance to the site.

I have a new found interest in airguns, more on the collecting side now rather than hunting, although if and when the opportunity arises I will hunt too.
I have always been into airguns ever since being a kid but over the last 20 years deerstalking has taken over.
My main interest in airguns are good old BSAs. I have 2 mk2 airsporter, a mk1 airsporter S, Mercury Challenger, and S also a Theoben Eliminater, .270 tikka and Beretta 686 o/u.
My aim is to collect all of the airsporter MKs plus am looking out for a Stutzen if anyone knows of one for sale.
I just enjoy owning and restoring them with my mate.
Well that's enough about me.
Cheers.

[Abasmajor]

Hello and thanks for the acceptance to the site.

I have a new found interest in airguns, more on the collecting side now rather than hunting, although if and when the opportunity arises I will hunt too.
I have always been into airguns ever since being a kid but over the last 20 years deerstalking has taken over.
My main interest in airguns are good old BSAs. I have 2 mk2 airsporter, a mk1 airsporter S, Mercury Challenger, and S also a Theoben Eliminater, .270 tikka and Beretta 686 o/u.
My aim is to collect all of the airsporter MKs plus am looking out for a Stutzen if anyone knows of one for sale.
I just enjoy owning and restoring them with my mate.
Well that's enough about me.
Cheers.

Hello and welcome to forum.

There's not much you might want to know that can't be found on this excellent and informative site.

I'm really glad you have discovered an interest in air gun collecting and you won't go far wrong with the BSA Airsporter as a starting point, but be aware this business can become addictive.

Regards

Brian

[fozzy45]

Cheers mate. You're not kidding its addictive, I'm forever on the bloody internet trawling.
Good job I've got my mate Simmo on here to keep a lookout too.
cheers

[micky]

Hi and welcome to the BBS, and the collectors part, by far the best part of it.

[Chippendale]

Welcome to collectors corner, Airsporters feature a lot on here, like you I wanted a full set of Sporters, I've managed eleven so far. Look on Knibbs webb site, according to them there are thirty odd of them, if you get all of them (Airsporters that is) then good luck to you.

There are some keen Airsporter specialists in Sheffield and district, you will be kept well informed.

Enjoy this forum.
Regards
Mel aka
Chippendale (with clothes on)

[fozzy45]

Thanks Chippendale.

Bloodyhell, I didn't know there was that many.
I've bought parts from knibbs and he's good and know there stuff.

[Chippendale]

Thanks Chippendale.

Bloodyhell, I didn't know there was that many.
I've bought parts from knibbs and he's good and know there stuff.

Go on to Knibbs site and click on "whats my BSA" and count the different variations. I'd love em all but I think it is impossible to get all of them though Johnbaz aka golden b***s may have them

Regards

[Abasmajor]

The 'Airsporter' was the rifle I always wanted, but couldn't afford when I was boy back in fifties. I made do with a Cadet Major which wasn't all that bad since this is also an excellent rifle and probably more suited to my age at the time.

Obviously, one of the first air rifles I acquired when I got into collecting was a Mk1 'Airsporter' so that I could see first hand what I had missed out on all those years ago. It certainly didn't disappoint and has since been joined by another 'Cadet Major' and a Webley Mk3 which was the main competition for the Airsporter back in the 50s & 60s.

Although I mainly concentrate on spring air pistols these days, I do also have a few pre-WW1 BSA Improved Mod air rifles which remain my favourite from the early range of BSA products.

Regards

Brian

[johnbaz]

Hi Fozzy

Nice to find another 'Sporter affectionado and here in Sheff too!!

I'm going to look at a Stuttie tomorrow as it happens!! (if it hasn't already been snaffled up!! )

Some of mine


Early ones (mk1 & mk2)

Top, 'S', Bottom RB2 carbine

Stutzen Tap loader

.177 Mk1



I've a couple more (mk1 & mk2) but I haven't got very good pics of them yet


Welcome to 'The gentlemans corner' of this fine forum



Cheers, John

[fozzy45]

Oooooh, bloody nice collection there Johnbaz.
If that stutzen isnt what you want, let me know mate.
Where in Sheffield are you mate. Tell me in PM if you want.

Cheers again fellas.

[fozzy45]

Empty your inbox johnbaz.

[johnbaz]

Empty your inbox johnbaz.

I have done mate


John