The Improved Model D was manufactured before WW1. Some light pattern Improved model D parts were left over When BSA picked up production again in 1919. They were used to assemble complete guns with post WW1 trigger blocks and sights. No other post WW1 BSA came with a straight hand stock which was optional since 1905 on the Lincoln Jeffries and 1906 for the BSA's. There were no stock options after WW1. No other BSA came with the side button cocking lever after WW1.From 1919 onward all have front button latches. I've read that quite a few of these exist. Perhaps 1000 0r more but I only ever saw 1 other as listed in Vintageairgungallery serial#392. Mine is #373. All BSA light pattern rifles came in .177 except a few very rare Improved Model D .25 and I believe they all went to India! Yes, India. At first designated "ladies pattern" but soon changed to "light pattern" for boys and men wanting a lighter and handy rifle.
Here it's shown with a typical 1919 light pattern below it.
And here, top to bottom: 1912 45 inch Improved Model D sporting pattern, 1919 Improved Model D light pattern, 1919 Standard light pattern, 1919 Standard pattern 45 inches
And here at the bottom a nice 1906 "BSA AIR RIFLE" .177 shares the spotlight. Notice the Duckbill or bayonet cocking lever. 43 1/2 inches
THANK YOU
Here it's shown with a typical 1919 light pattern below it.
And here, top to bottom: 1912 45 inch Improved Model D sporting pattern, 1919 Improved Model D light pattern, 1919 Standard light pattern, 1919 Standard pattern 45 inches
And here at the bottom a nice 1906 "BSA AIR RIFLE" .177 shares the spotlight. Notice the Duckbill or bayonet cocking lever. 43 1/2 inches
THANK YOU