BSA Supersport .25 value

[mrgeoff]

Hi, had this Supersport 25 for a couple of years, I maybe need to trade it for something else, just need to check value please.
It’s got what looks like an original piece on the end of the barrel to screw a silencer into, no open sights due to this. Looks like the barrel is a carbine, definitely shorter than a meteor. Also has a maxi rail.
Shoots lovely.

I thought I could post a picture, obviously not :-(
Stock and bluing are in good condition, 1 small mark on stock.


Thanks!

[Thegreg]

I have a .25 Supersport (early/mid 80's pre-Gamo) which I've had for years but think I paid about £90 for, in good condition. I would say it is probably worth around the £120 mark now, though I wouldn't part with it! Should give you some idea.

Cheers
Greg

[mrgeoff]

No real premium for the .25 when other rifles seem to carry a good premium?

No way would I sell for such a pittance, I’m only thinking of doing a trade for something I really want!

[averageplinker]

I would have thought if it was originally a .25" rather than a rebarrelled jobbie it could make more. Perhaps the appeal as a user is limited by the funny BSA bore sizing and appeal as a collector's piece limited by it's relative youth?

[Thegreg]

I guess it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, perhaps my estimate was a little conservative. Bare in mind though that a Supersport can be bought brand new for £185 (not sure whether .25's are more??) so £120 is 2/3 of new price which is pretty fair isn't it?

Cheers
Greg

[junglie]

Trouble with them is theres only 2 available pellets left they shoot well since mibro went down the tubes. bsa pylarm & marksmans, all the german better quality .25 cal pellets are far too tight in the bore & too heavy at sub 12ft/lbs & need re-sizing . So for that reason if it's to actually shoot, I'd pay less than for a good .22 or .177 supersport. To a collector it's a different matter someone may pay £150+ who really had his heart set on one.(Maybe if in really good nick) Sounds like yours is the carbine model btw.