Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post
The early model "S" I think where based on modified mk2's which I think BSA then carried across some of the "S" features onto some of the mk3's and more onto the mk4's, the later "S" where based on mk4's because of the stock shape.

Pete
Thanks for that Pete. Is it a more desirable version of the Mercury's would you say?
I'm trying to make sure that I don't under sell this rifle. I'd consider a swap for an excellent condition Webley Longbow .22 or .177. Derek