Ibought a s410 e from aa 4 mounths ago and it looks just the same as the one pictured,mine has side lever loading and yes it is better than the bolt action system, i had a 410 extra for over 4 years and i never had a problem with bolt action,but this new system is so light and easy to use,you will see when you try ,
there are a lot of improvements on new model over old,air arms dont change things unless its for the best,if you go onto yanky airgun forums you will see they love 410s , all the best big al
nice at the local gun shop there is an s410 with the side leaver cocking action all