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  1. #1
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    Probably one of the most attractive air rifles ever produced. Classic lines; simple, elegant and so purposeful looking.
    Such a pity that the triggers are bloody awful.

    That is a real stunner OP.
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    Thumbs up

    I have one of the lighter walnut Airsporter 'S', Have to say, I like the stock but that dark one of the op's is just gorgeous!!






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  3. #3
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    Good evening gents, Nige the OP here.

    I appreciate greatly the kind comments you have posted. Thank you. Hopefully we all see the preservation of one of the truly great British air guns as something close to our hearts and something worth seeing too.

    I bought my "S" from a lovely fella and this is what i bought.





    It takes a lot of work, love, attention and a bit of money to restore a gun. I wonder whether i should have just left it alone but for me the work done on it has been worth the effort. I'll never sell this gun but hope to pass it on to somebody that'll appreciate a gun from Birmingham as part of our heritage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inspector 71 View Post
    Probably one of the most attractive air rifles ever produced. Classic lines; simple, elegant and so purposeful looking.
    Such a pity that the triggers are bloody awful.

    That is a real stunner OP.
    Looks and lines, can't be matched Imspector 71. In utter agreement. I can't quite agree with you about the trigger, once it's fettled and the burrs filed and out of factory stuff is polished it's as smooth as you like.

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