The BSA Scorpion Air Pistol was an air pistol made in Birmingham UK by Gamo subsidiary BSA Guns (UK) Limited) and first produced in 1973. It was a spring powered, single-shot weapon available in .177 (4.5 mm) and .22 (5.5 mm) calibers. The Scorpion came in 2 versions, the Mark 1 and Mark 2, differences are not easy to spot as earlier models developed and changed but still remained designated Mk1's. The easiest way to differentiate between the various models is by the serial number prefix, located beneath the barrel joint.
PA - Scorpion pistol Mk1 .177 1972 - 1985
RA - Scorpion pistol Mk1 .22 1972 - 1985
PB - Scorpion pistol Mk2 .177 1985-1994
RB - Scorpion pistol Mk2 .22 1985-1994
MK2 versions are recognised by a scope rail, which was milled into the top of the cylinder allowing the user to add a special telescopic sight with a longer eye relief.
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