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  1. 02-06-2009, 07:14 PM #1
    Benner
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    Dating a Webley Mark 3

    Hi all,

    Received a Webley Mark 3 today and I was wondering if there was any way of dating it?

    Really chuffed with it BTW.

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  2. 02-06-2009, 07:20 PM #2
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    Webley Mk 111

    Hi, the short answer is 'yes' but you will need to describe it in some detail and preferably sort out some pics
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  3. 02-06-2009, 07:26 PM #3
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    MK3 dating

    The Mk3 can be one of six or so variations. Just look for the serial number on the cocking lever and there are few people on here who could date it for you once you have posted the number.
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  4. 02-06-2009, 07:27 PM #4
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    Here are some pretty poor pics. If any specific areas are needed, I can get those done.

    http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_1986.jpg
    http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_1987.jpg
    http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_1988.jpg
    http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_1990.jpg
    http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_1989.jpg

    Thanks
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  5. 02-06-2009, 07:32 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by coburn View Post
    The Mk3 can be one of six or so variations. Just look for the serial number on the cocking lever and there are few people on here who could date it for you once you have posted the number.
    Just looked and I believe it's A1899.

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  6. 02-06-2009, 08:16 PM #6
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    Thats a relief - until I read the thread I thought you wanted to go out with one!
    Happy Shooting!! Paul.
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  7. 02-06-2009, 08:21 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Airsporter1st View Post
    Thats a relief - until I read the thread I thought you wanted to go out with one!

    It is a very nice rifle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Airsporter1st View Post
    Thats a relief - until I read the thread I thought you wanted to go out with one!
    Very Good...
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  9. 03-06-2009, 09:43 AM #9
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    Anyone know?
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  10. 03-06-2009, 01:11 PM #10
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    Webley Mark 3

    The A series started in 1966 and I would think that A1899 was an early one, probably 1966/67. Another reason for thinking this is an early 6th series is that your gun has the early model of plastic medallion in the stock. Supposed to have changed to the later plain "WEBLEY" from 1966 on so perhaps your stock is a changeover?

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  11. 03-06-2009, 09:58 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike95 View Post
    The A series started in 1966 and I would think that A1899 was an early one, probably 1966/67. Another reason for thinking this is an early 6th series is that your gun has the early model of plastic medallion in the stock. Supposed to have changed to the later plain "WEBLEY" from 1966 on so perhaps your stock is a changeover?

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