Originally Posted by
Geezer
1. Smith wrote a great book, but, a bit like Wesley, I think you have to take some of his findings with a pinch of salt. Especially when they don't match later research.
2. However, this is a helpful reminder that the much-sought-after Falke may trade more on its rarity than its performance. A similar effect may apply to the BSF S54 in comparison to other contemporary underlevers that sold for longer in larger numbers, like the D50, Airsporter, MkIII. Let alone the ultra-rare Anschutz sporter version of the Hakim. In collecting, more desirable does not always equal better.
3. Very open to views from others, but as I see it, almost all pellets until the 60s were indifferent (posh word for bad).