A SCARCE .22 BSA AIRSPORTER MKII UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE WITH PARALLEL TELESCOPIC SIGHT GROOVES, serial no. GE40104, for 1967, with blued and tapering 18in. barrel, ramp and blade fore-sight retaining its original flat-topped tunnel protector, adjustable folding standing notch rear-sight, automatic loading tap, blued air-chamber etched with 'BSA AIRSPORTER' the 'BSA' within an arrowhead trademark' (all clear and bright), scarce continuous dove-tail for telescopic sight, stove enamelled sloping trigger unit, walnut one-piece half-stock without trademark, collector's external condition and appearing little used.

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