BSA Breakdown Pattern .177 Air Rifles

Very early BSA “Breakdown Pattern” .177 Air rifle. 1932.

My understanding is that these started at no.101, so this was was the 43rd rifle off the production line.

As you can see from photos it’s in very clean condition for the year – barrel still has plenty of blue to it, while the cylinder has more of an even brown-ish patina. All works as it should – don’t have the ability to test power, but it still flings a pellet up the garden happily. There appears to be a bit of dieseling going on (smoke whisps from the barrel) but spring and internals seem to be in good nick as far as I can tell.

This has come down my family, but has just sat in in a dark corner of my gun cabinet for the last 20 or so years, which seems a bit of a waste, so have decided to sell it on to someone who’ll appreciate it.

Would prefer collection, but I can pack and send via Parcelforce 48 (I believe) for an additional £20.00.