Webley mk3 valuation, please.

[elewis411]

Hi everyone, could you kind gentleman please give me a valuation on a webley mk3 rifle in .177 cal, it has been owned from New by a friend's brother who tells me he bought it in the mid 1960's. The rifle has had very little use and has spent nearly all its life stored in his loft in a bag, I have had a few shots with it and it shoots very nicely, it also has a scope rail which I haven't seen on a mk3 before. I will try to link a few pics to help... Thanks...Lewis..

[ogilkes]

Looks nice. Photos not completely helpful but looks like a late model. £170-80?

[elewis411]

Looks nice. Photos not completely helpful but looks like a late model. £170-80?

Thanks for that, unfortunately we only had a camera phone when he called over earlier tonight, it would probably be better to take some decent pics really.

[ogilkes]

What's the serial number? With that we can give you a precise date.

[deejayuu]

Looks like a nice 7th variation late sixties. Serial No.?

[AC99]

Looks to be in nice condition and .177 too - fewer were made in this calibre so much rarer. I would agree with previous valuation of £170-180 and maybe a bit more despite being a later (cost reduced) model as it's a .177.
Do not be tempted to fit a 'scope to the rail as often, if too much pressure is applied when tightening screws of mounts, the rail will lift away from the three spot welds.

[elewis411]

Thanks for the replies, I did look for the serial number but couldn't find one, if anyone could kindly tell me where to look I will give the guy a ring and ask him...Thanks...Lewis...

[elewis411]

Hi everyone, the serial number is R896...Thanks...Lewis...

[martin bingham]

'afternoon,i'm sure you will be ok with me adding my number for age/any info onto your thread,it's b1315 on the cocking arm and also the underside of the tap area,been wondering for a while and this thread reminded me. atb.martin

[deejayuu]

'afternoon,i'm sure you will be ok with me adding my number for age/any info onto your thread,it's b1315 on the cocking arm and also the underside of the tap area,been wondering for a while and this thread reminded me. atb.martin

Thrale's book says Week ending 20.1.73 all .22 calibre

[deejayuu]

Hi everyone, the serial number is R896...Thanks...Lewis...

Sorry but that doesn't make sense to me.
The number should be on top face of cocking lever.

[martin bingham]

Thrale's book says Week ending 20.1.73 all .22 calibre

cheers

[elewis411]

Sorry but that doesn't make sense to me.
The number should be on top face of cocking lever.

Hi there, on closer inspection with a pair of glasses so I can actually see, the serial number is B896...Thanks...Lewis...

[deejayuu]

OK Thrale says Week ending 18.11.72 B851-B940 All .177 calibre

[elewis411]

OK Thrale says Week ending 18.11.72 B851-B940 All .177 calibre

Hi there, thanks for that, much appreciated.