Birmingham Small Arms Company (B.S.A.) was established in 1861, originally focusing on the production of firearms. The company was formed in Birmingham, England, and its origins can be traced back to a Royal contract secured by Sir Richard Newdegate, which mandated local gunsmiths to produce muskets. By the late 19th century, B.S.A. expanded its operations to include bicycles, beginning in 1880, and later ventured into motorcycle manufacturing…