British (Airborne) Paratrooper /Commando BSA Folding Bicycle - Nice Used Condition

British (Airborne) i.e. Paratrooper/commando Folding Bicycle. These bicycles were produced by the The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA) between 1942 and 1945. The bike could be folded completely in half by loosening two wingnuts, reducing its overall size. The BSA bike however still retains its 100 % original colour and is fitted with war grade tyres.(Avon) Fitted with original BSA handgrips and a BSA gear wheel. The original BSA saddles leather toolbag with original tools is also still present. On the front of the bike there is a Broad Arrow and patent mark. These bikes are known to have been used during D-Day and the Battle of Arnhem and would allow paratroopers to reach their main objective faster then on foot. Paratroopers could hold the bicycle in front of them during the jump, or would have carried by glider for the use by glider infantry.
An original and clear nice used British (Airborne) Paratrooper and or Commando BSA Folding Bicycle yet full original and with a great patina. Therefore would be very hard to upgrade!

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