Details of Lot 144
BSA
A .22 "AIRSPORTER" MODEL UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. GC2716

18-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, self-opening loading tap, the cylinder with clearly visible etched markings, half length stock with fluted fore-end and pistol grip, 14-inch pull, cracked longitudinally at the hand, 7lb. 7oz.

The 'GC' prefix rifles were a transitional model between the Mark 1 and Mark 2 Airsporter.

Sold for £200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 April 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply