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sarf
07-03-2007, 05:15 PM
Having turned down Ali D's minty Osprey http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173976

. . I'm still looking for a cheaper / scruffier one. As long as it's 100% in the mechanical department, I'm not too bothered about the state of the blueing. Quick wipe over with an oily rag . . that'll do it.
sarf
12-03-2007, 04:15 PM
still looking . .
Carter
12-03-2007, 11:46 PM
still looking . .

You might be looking for a while.

Up till a year or two ago you could pick up Ospreys for beer money .... £50 or £60 would get you a nice one. Since Webley went to the wall they have become collectable with prices to match.

Nostalgia eh? ;)
sarf
13-03-2007, 09:01 AM
Since Webley went to the wall they have become collectable with prices to match.


No doubt you are right. I am hoping that the collectors will turn up their noses at some example that has some blueing rubbed off, or a few spots or rust, and scratches on the stock, and I'll still get one for less than a ton . .

Ever the optimist :rolleyes:
coburn
13-03-2007, 12:18 PM
I paid £45 for my Supertarget version just a year ago, the metalwork is perfect, the stock is a bit faded but for the money I was very pleased. There are a couple of standard Ospreys for sale at the moment on Guntrader.co.uk for about £80.
Carter
13-03-2007, 12:27 PM
No doubt you are right. I am hoping that the collectors will turn up their noses at some example that has some blueing rubbed off, or a few spots or rust, and scratches on the stock, and I'll still get one for less than a ton . .



At the risk of teaching Granny to suck eggs, have you tried LOOT?

There are often bargains to be had.......... :)
sarf
13-03-2007, 01:10 PM
I paid £45 for my Supertarget version just a year ago, the metalwork is perfect, the stock is a bit faded but for the money I was very pleased.
Yes, that's right, rub it in . . . I'm not envious, wanted a .22" anyway :(
richi rich
15-03-2007, 11:20 AM
iv got a standard Ospreys its old and it works ok but stock is a bit taty
sarf
15-03-2007, 11:31 AM
iv got a standard Ospreys its old and it works ok but stock is a bit taty

Rich, you have a Personal Message - as you seem to be new on the airgunbbs, I'll say welcome. Any probs using personal messages let me know by posting here.