I'll accept £425 face to face.
I’ve decided to sell my BSA Ultra multi-shot .177. It is a very rare one-off prototype model. According to the Midlands RFD I purchased it from, it was one of the very first multi-shot models produced at BSA Small Heath, Birmingham when that model was developed from the MMC single-shot model. The rifle is in a nice ambidextrous walnut stock with chequering and oil finished. The receiver has none of the white paint lettering added to later standard production models indicating model and safety instructions etc. The only markings are the barrel stamps (BSA, England, Calibre etc.). It is fitted with a tactical bolt handle (also included is the standard handle) and a small Weaver/Picatinny rail under the air cylinder in front of the stock to which can be added accessories such as a bipod, torch or laser etc. It will come with 1 x 10-shot BSA magazine, a BSA steel muzzle brake/thread protector, and a Swift Stumpy compact modular sound moderator, either of which can be fitted to the ½” UNF threaded barrel. Also included are quick release sling swivels and a BSA rifle sling, and the appropriate quick-fill adaptor. The safety catch is on the right-hand side of the action (as with the previous MMC model), a further indication of its prototype status. A full air fill provides 40 shots, as with all .177 Ultras. The torch/mount shown in the photos is not included in the sale, and is shown to illustrate the function of the rail described above. Condition is mint/excellent, the blueing is perfect with no rust spots or fingerprint marks, and the stock is nicely grained walnut by Minnelli with chequering and BSA logo on the base of the pistol grip. The rifle has only ever been filled with clean dry air from a diver’s bottle and only used at my clubs, not in the field. The size restriction of photo uploads to the forum means the photos below are low res-res and don’t do the gun justice. If you are interested and would like to see some hi-res photos, please PM me with an email address and I will send them – but please only if genuinely interested in purchasing. PLEASE NOTE this rifle has no serial number as it was a prototype model, I believe not originally intended for retail sale – this is not an issue in the UK in respect of legislation. It is difficult to accurately value this rifle due to its uniqueness and likely collectability, and I may well regret parting with it, but I don’t use it now I have moved onto shotguns and FAC. I’m asking £500, collected from B78, or possibly meet up somewhere within a reasonable drive (an hour?) for the cost of my fuel. I may consider posting, but would have to check cost/insurance, which would of course be payable by purchaser. In that case payment by bank transfer in advance would be required, and I believe the air cylinder has to be empty. I’ve sold several of my airguns on here recently, as a result of my change of disciplines – I’m sure my previous purchasers would vouch for me if you wanted to check with them. Please PM me if you are interested in this unique one-off BSA.
