Airsporter serial numbers

[serowman]

Any more please - before I post my findings. There must be more .177's surely!

[Powderfinger]

Mine looks like GB9575, Mk1, .22. Though the 9 is a bit worn and could be a 1. You might have a record of that one, Roger, since you sold it to me. I look forward to seeing the complete list.

[serowman]

It is a 9 Charlie and already recorded. Thanks

[Powderfinger]

A chum of mine has a Mk2 .22: GD6294. In good condition, with original etching and still in use as a squirrel-killer.

[Gareth W-B]

Hi Roger, finally found a chance to have a delve, and the MkI and MkII Airsporter Serial numbers from my collection are as below. Look forward to reading your findings . Atb: Gareth.

GB-07308 (MkI .22)

GD-21401 (MkII .22)

EE-7516 (MkII .177)

[serowman]

Thanks for the replies.

I have listed 110 serial numbers and have a few thoughts on the results.

(1) There must be many Airsporters still out there, owned by non BBS members.

(2) Some members may choose not to display the information, which is quite understandable.

(3) Very few .177's recorded. Out of the 20, I have 13 of them and two more are one's that I have sold.

(4) I have still never seen or heard of an ED model.

This list is not as conclusive as I would have hoped but maybe more will appear (hopefully).

G:- total 17 - 2213 to 32657
GA:- total 4 - 951 to 5080
GB:- total 16 - 4160 to 16539
GC:- total 5 - 244 to 3302
GD:- total 37 - 3821 to 34838
GE:- total 8 - 1283 to 2213 & 40628 to 44761
GF:- total 3 - 883 to 2786
E:- total 4 - 8909 to 12028A
EA:- total 3 - 13036 to 17481
EB:- total 1 - unreadable serial number
EC:- total 3 - 2233 to 2439
ED:- total 0
EE:- total 7 - 1293 to 7516
EF:- total 1 - 10011
EG:- total 1 - 68

Thanks again for your contributions - Roger

[Powderfinger]

A very interesting exercise. Thanks, Roger. The Airsporter must have one of the highest survival rates of any airgun. It is obvious to anyone who handles one that this is a classy piece of machinery and worth preserving.

[Troubledshooter]

I didn't realise you wanted 'Club/Airsporter Club' numbers as well.
Here are 2 more:

E11646
EA19563

[trevorj]

A few from New Zealand.
G14121
G32543
GA700
GE44927
EA19596

[mikewareing]

GD9628 Mk11 1959 to 1965 Now professionally Restored

[jrw1]

Own the following:

MK 2 .22 GD25209

MK 1 .22 GB14790

MK 2 .177 EE 7012

MK 1 .22 GB1315

MK 2 .22 GD7418

[serowman]

Thanks for the continuing replies.

I now have a list of 142 serial numbers.

Still not seen or heard of an ED model.

I have included the GG model which I believe is the Mk III.


G:- total 22 - 2213 to 32657
GA:- total 5 - 700 to 5080
GB:- total 21 - 1315 to 16539
GC:- total 5 - 244 to 3302
GD:- total 44 - 3821 to 34838
GE:- total 9 - 1283 to 2213 & 40628 to 44927
GF:- total 4 - 883 to 2786
GG:- total 1 - 846
E:- total 6 - 10414 to 12720 (also reported 1975?)
EA:- total 3 - 13036 to 17481
EB:- total 3 - 13036 to 19596
EC:- total 4 - 2233 to 3123
ED:- total 0
EE:- total 11 - 1293 to 7516 (also 623 'club')
EF:- total 1 - 10011
EG:- total 1 - 68

Thanks again for your contributions - Please keep them coming.

Roger

[fossil]

GB 9741, mk1

GG 175, mk2


tony.

[founder]

I have a Mk.2 which I purchased in 1958 and am just in the middle of a full renovation.The Serial No.in front of the trigger guard is GD 10448,and it will be a beauty when I finish it in about two weeks time.All the best,Bill.

[T 20]

MK 1 .22 G28989

MK 2 unreadable (had a lot of use)

ATB Mick