Airsporter mk 2

[greenman]

Hello all ,
I have a BSA airsporter mk 2 serial GD6305 .22 1959 to 1965.The loading tap pops up when cocked.
Its in full working order , 10.66ftlbs .Fair cosmetic condition with a nice patina and with a little renovation could be superb .Down points are a small gouge on cylinder and no rear sight.
very well made , superb build quality, operation very tight all round , no sloppyness.
Any idea of value ?
Thank you, Jerry

[mrto]

Without a picture it's very hard to suggest a price accurately,but going by your description I would say about 65 pounds.You haven't described the condition of the stock,though.

ATB.

[greenman]

Without a picture it's very hard to suggest a price accurately,but going by your description I would say about 65 pounds.You haven't described the condition of the stock,though.

ATB.

Good ! Couple of dinks ...quite dark with a nice broad grain .Looks like mahogany,very attractive. looking inside seems to be in two parts but externally you just can't tell .They are built like tanks aren't they.very over engineered.

[mark@mbb]

Can you tell me where abouts you are

[Airsporter1st]

Without a picture it's very hard to suggest a price accurately,but going by your description I would say about 65 pounds.You haven't described the condition of the stock,though.

ATB.

Given the missing rearsight and non-standard spring, I'd say £65 is about right.

Stocks were either one piece or three piece. When you say 'two' piece, it suggests a repair. If the stock is definitely not cracked and not repaired, then you might get more for it from someone who wants it for the stock alone; £80 ~ £100 would not be beyond the realms of possibility.

11ft-lbs is pretty powerful for a Mk2.

[Airsporterman]

Given the missing rearsight and non-standard spring, I'd say £65 is about right.

Stocks were either one piece or three piece. When you say 'two' piece, it suggests a repair. If the stock is definitely not cracked and not repaired, then you might get more for it from someone who wants it for the stock alone; £80 ~ £100 would not be beyond the realms of possibility.

11ft-lbs is pretty powerful for a Mk2.

Its a Mk2, has to be worth more than £65, even with a non original spring and missing rear sight?
Stock should be walnut. (stocks alone sell for that if not split or damaged)
Spring will give it more power but will spoil the smoothness, accuracy and 'shootability' of the rifle making it harsh with added 'recoil', original round wire springs always best for overall performance around 9.5 - 10.5 ft/lbs max really.
As said - pictures will help with a valuation, these rifles are advertised anywhere from £50 - £300+ depending on condition!

atb


ASM
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[DEAN C.]

I agree with Airsporterman on value of stock if ok. I wouldnt pay more than £75 to £85 for a gun needing parts and only if the stock was good. Then again I would pay that for a good stock if I needed another. A nice tidy complete good condition gun should demand £120, and upwards for better condition. Minty £200 upwards.

As much as I love the MK 1, I think a late Mk2 with proper scope grooves are nicer to use and more practical.

[Gamocfx]

Can I ask where the number can be found on an early Airsporter? I have (I think) an early one without scope rails....maybe the number has been painted over?

[Airsporter1st]

Its a Mk2, has to be worth more than £65, even with a non original spring and missing rear sight?
Stock should be walnut. (stocks alone sell for that if not split or damaged)
Spring will give it more power but will spoil the smoothness, accuracy and 'shootability' of the rifle making it harsh with added 'recoil', original round wire springs always best for overall performance around 9.5 - 10.5 ft/lbs max really.
As said - pictures will help with a valuation, these rifles are advertised anywhere from £50 - £300+ depending on condition!

atb


ASM
Brexit voter and proud British citizen (once more)
The E.U. is built on pure Poopenshtinken!

As I said, there is probably more value in it if the stock is undamaged - someone will buy it for the stock alone - £80 to £100 is what I have seen them go for.

It is the absence of the rearsight that I think adversely affects the value of the described gun more than anything else. I note that both Chambers and Knibbs show it as out of stock and replacing it with anything other than original is not going to add value.