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    Webley Mk1 pistol rough value

    I appreciate without pics not easy but will describe as best as I can. I have the chance of this but a little weary.. not sure what to offer really. Seller wants at least £70. Is this perhaps fair?


    All blueing present - tiny bit of rust spiderish x3mm on one side.

    Screws used show no sign of ever being taken out, as do pins

    Grips black - perfect

    Leather barrel breech seemed perfect - visually

    The WEBLEY MK1 in white on sides pretty clear


    Bad points -

    Not tried it spring seemed fine on opening barrel though..

    Needs a good clean with cotton buds above grips small amount of red rust looks like it would wipe off though

    Behind trigger think I observed what appears to be a small piece of leather sticking out is this normal?????

    Best I can do in written format I have x1 pic via my phone, but really doubt it would help as quality not very good.

    Anything I should look for prior to buying? I have a mint Tempest however the finish and feel of this seems far better, do they shoot as well as the Tempest accuracy etc?

    Thanks.

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    The mk1 sounds to be in good used condition from your description. £70 is a fair price, I would not hesitate if it were me

    Pete.

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    Pete my instinct at first as you say, but without being able to try it holding me back a bit.

    If say it does not work or has a fault i.e. sear etc any idea where or who could do the work? It looks untouched and weary about knocking out the pins - causing slight damage etc myself.

    The piece of leather behind the trigger is that normal?

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    John,

    As long as the visible condition is good, the barrel seems straight/isn't rusted when you look down it, the grips aren't broken and it cocks and de-cocks without problems.....
    £70 seems like a good price.
    There's no anti bear-trap on them (well there isn't on my straight grip) so you can do some tests even if you don't fire it.
    My mark 1 straight grip looked terrible when I bought it. Absolutely horrible in fact and yet it cleaned up really well.
    Bonus to not have hours of cleaning and scrubbing to de-rust it!
    The ones for sale on gunstar are a lot more than £70.

    Best
    Gene

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    Behind trigger think I observed what appears to be a small piece of leather sticking out is this normal?????
    No it's not, and needs checking.

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    The leather behind the trigger isn't normal, but, is it leather.?? It may be a lump of hardened grease.
    These pistols are simple to work on and spares are readily available.
    I have been repairing and restoring airguns for most of my life ( now retired),and would be more than happy to restore/repair it for you at no cost,other than postage.
    Pete.

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    Flat sent you a PM concerning your kind offer. Cheers mate.

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