What bsa is this

[Rocket launcher]

Hi all

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Can anyone identify this BSA
And what would be its value
Lad at work just got it from an old neighbour
Its in .22 and in good original condition
What would be a guess at its year

[micky2]

Hi it is a BSA break barrel c 1930s. they only made them in .177 not in .22. price around about £100 mark.

[silva]

That's a great air rifle you have there. That looks in good shooting shape. Fortunately, they aren't very sought after by collectors, probably because in the 30's they were the budget alternative to the under levers, plus there was only one model of them.
However they are well made, fine shooting air rifles, that are easy to shoot and handle very nicely. A lady I used to go out with really liked shooting mine. I would rate them as good as any of the other prewar british break barrels.
Power wise they would be maybe seven or eight foot pounds in good condition. I have seen a couple with the front part of the cylinder where the jaws that hold the barrel, be slightly loose. As the the jaws thread onto the cylinder. But a drop of thread lock would sort that.

[Rocket launcher]

This one is definitely. 22
I know I shot it I even provided the pellets..
does that make a difference

[micky2]

This one is definitely. 22
I know I shot it I even provided the pellets..
does that make a difference

Well according to info, they only came in .177. is it smooth bore or rifled. and what is the serial number.

[rapidresponse1]

that does look nice