Special order early Airsporters could be had. I had one, bought secondhand in the 70's from someone who had it as a special with factory checkering and PH sights front and rear. The association with Parker Hale was quite close. They were only a few hundred yards down the road and even shared a sports and social club. The Mercury Targets were made for salesmen to ship around dealers and gauge reaction. It wasnt favourable and those made were sold off.