A 'CS' , any CS is worth having and scarce , after enquiring about these recently . With a full reblue , originality is not the issue with this particular airgun and would have prompted me to have someone fettle it internally and leave me with a rare airgun , reblued , in better than original working order .

Whilst I agree the airgun should have been in better working order irrespective of the asking price unless sold as ' for spares ' , still think that a Dealer would be buying this at this price , then fixing it up , and selling it on at near £450 . It is a Club Special after all .

My local shop has a normal Standard , in original condition /very good blue for £475 , so things balance out .