Anyone identify this vintage BSA air rifle?

[Racalman]

This was given to me by the widow of a friend who died recently. He was 80 and the rifle belonged to his father so it's quite a few years old.

Mike

[billgatese30]

Looks a bit like an Airsporter but I'm not an expert on older BSAs.

[Racalman]

Thanks Chris I'll look that up.

Mike

[Dark Skies]

Looks to be a Mk.6 Airsporter.

[Racalman]

A MK 6 would be GK or GL. This one is GI.

Mike

[1066]

Yes, an Airsporter. Not that old really, maybe a MK4 or 5 ... 80's?

Here's my Mk2 from 1965 and a pai of 1927 "L" pattern's.

[Racalman]

Nice collection! This one has a serial number starting with GI which makes it a MK4 from around 1970.

When I operated the cocking lever the pin that connects it to the piston fell out. I presume it should be a tight press fit in the cocking lever?

Mike

[1066]

I can't remember off hand but I guess the pin is a push fit and staked in with a couple of punch marks - and easy fix what ever way it's done.

[Racalman]

OK thanks, I'll try that.

Mike