22 Calibre Break Action Air Rifle 'T' Prefix Serial Number. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. The loading and firing actions work as they should. The stock is crisply impressed with the BSA Legend (illustrated). It has a winged blade fore sight and fixed rear sight. It has a 15" clean rifled barrel and measures 37 ½” overall. The metalwork has a nice patina, with small marks to the rear of the cylinder and the underside of the barrel. The woodwork is showing signs of age related use, and there is evidence of a repair to the top of the butt. This Cadet has a ‘BA’ prefix serial number ‘BA82130’ which dates it to between 1947-1951 (see of Hiller’s Book 'The Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The rifle was popular amongst young adults and adults alike. The Cadet when new, was capable of putting out 8ft/lb and was advertised as being able to take rabbits out to 50 yds. In 1945 they decided to increase their air rifle production, and introduce their new Cadet air rifle. ![]() ![]() BSA was responsible for the production of over 50% of all British small arms produced during WWII. 177 Calibre Break Action Air Rifle,‘BA’ prefix serial number.
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