BSA Airsporter Mk11 (1959-65) and BSA Scorpion pistol

[Rocman]

Hi

I have been asked by Mrs JS to dispose of various items of the late JS who was a regular at Kibworth until very shortly before his passing to the great airgun range in the sky.

So firstly I'm looking for a couple of valuations:

BSA Airsporter Mk11 .22 in very good visual condition, Serial Number is GD33### which according to BSAOG is 1959-65. Some minor scatches on the blueing, very good wood work and fitted with period BSA 4x20 scope Serial Number 87### (Japan). Doskosport hard case.


BSA Scorpion Pistol .22 s/n RB50### (1972-94) Good condition complete with rear sights and cocking arm, very close inspection shows some rust spots on the barrel. Requires new barrel washer. When I last fired this some months ago it dieseled so guess it could do with a strip and relube. Modern unbranded hard case.


Thank you in advance for your contributions

ATB

Chris

[Airsporterman]

Hi Chris, it's difficult to value rifles in the current market conditions.
Older rifles still have their appeal to many and the Mk2 Airsporter is usually a good seller.
Values range from £125 - £250 for a good shooter in nice condition, perhaps a little more for a 'minter' with good /clear cylinder etching.
These prices from private - Trade, so probably not much help to you. (others may disagree with values)
I am not an expert Mate - I just love these old rifles.

Airsporterman

[Rocman]

ASM, thanks for your reply. Thats the sort of price range I have seen on other sites.

If have taken some photos so I hope that will enable people to narrow the price range.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/162424...7644244335682/

ATB

Chris

[ogilkes]

Crikey! Your description does these two no justice, especially the Airsporter, this is why photos are essential. The Airsporter must be worth nearer £250 than £150, the Scorpion is more difficult, its a small picture, but typically these will go £90-120 and in the condition you have there I would have thought £100. But I'm no expert on old BSAs.

[fozzy45]

Here's my opinions. I recently bought a mk11 in near mint condition with the airsporter writing still in fantastic condition on top of the cylinder. Along with that I got the original box. The walnut stock is in as new condition too. Now, I would value that at between £300-400.
I also have another mk11 which although still nice would probably only value that at £100-150.
If I knew how to put pics up I would upload a couple to compare cindition.
Hope I've helped a little.

[Airsporterman]

ASM, thanks for your reply. Thats the sort of price range I have seen on other sites.

If have taken some photos so I hope that will enable people to narrow the price range.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/162424...7644244335682/

ATB

Chris

The Airsporter shown is near a 'minter' as I suspect it's near to get Chris, I would say, certainly worth a lot more than £250 to a 'collector' that wants one - it's finding someone that has that kind of money that's after a lovely Mk2.
I would value it at circa £300 - £350 mate but again, I don't class myself as an expert.
I would love to have a MK1 in that condition!

All the best with your sales!

Airsporterman

[mrto]

I would put a value of around 250 pounds on the Airsporter it may well be worth more,but realistically expect it to realise little more than 200 pounds.

ATB.

[fozzy45]

Just looked at the pics and is the same condition as mine. The only difference is I have the original box which would value it higher.
You are still looking in the region of 300 I would say but like has been said, you need a collector thats willing to part with the money. I collect airsporters so mines going nowhere.
Good luck with it anyway mate.

[Rocman]

Thanks to everyone who has commented. Please keep the comments coming.
I hope to speak with Mrs JS next week and will then take her instruction.

ATB
Chris

[micky]

I would put a value of around 250 pounds on the Airsporter it may well be worth more,but realistically expect it to realise little more than 200 pounds.

ATB.

I have to agree with the above value and coments, as l think it is a more realistic price. but who knows?

[Airsporter1st]

Airsporter - £300 if it has the original foresight protector, shoots OK and none of the screws have been molested.

Scorpion - no idea I'm afraid.

[sproat]

Recently bouht a mk2 scorpion in a bit of a ratty box with sight guard and cocking aid in about the same condition for £100. Good luck.

[Rocman]

I have added some more photos to the link showing the screw head and the foresight as these have been mentioned previously.

I have no idea on the originality of the components although they all look the correct period.

ATB

Chris

[Airsporter1st]

I have added some more photos to the link showing the screw head and the foresight as these have been mentioned previously.

I have no idea on the originality of the components although they all look the correct period.

ATB

Chris

Definitely £300 for the Airsporter. I bought one less than a year ago in the same condition.

[patt1796]

£300 for a MK11 Airsporter whatever would be the value of a minty MK1 £350