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  1. 24-03-2016, 09:42 PM #31
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    Cant believe nobody has mentioned the Colchester Gamekeeper yet. I realise that they go for ridiculous prices but surely this must be a nostalgia thing? Anyone who has ever used one would know they are absolute heaps of junk. The only good thing about them (IMO) was that they have interchangeable barrels.
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  2. 24-03-2016, 10:21 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    Gentlemen indeed sir. I think you're right about the general section and sometimes wonder how many on there actually shoot

    Not sure if I'm going to Melbourne yet but if I do, I'll look forward to a good chat over a pint. Who knows I may even find another Webley for the collection!

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    Im sure there will be one or two in the bin.
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  3. 24-03-2016, 10:30 PM #33
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    Webley

    Vulcan, Viscount, Tracker and a feww others all let down by a crap trigger again with a half decent trigger they would have taken on Weihrauch and most others , the bluing and build quality were great just crap triggers
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  4. 25-03-2016, 01:09 AM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Im sure there will be one or two in the bin.
    That's a little below the belt
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  5. 25-03-2016, 09:50 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Im sure there will be one or two in the bin.
    If I get caught rummaging through bins, it'll be your fault Ian
    Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
    Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
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  6. 25-03-2016, 09:52 AM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by ashf9999 View Post
    That's a little below the belt
    Thats eye level for me.

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...l?sort=6&o=103

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...ml?sort=6&o=98

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...ml?sort=6&o=96

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  7. 25-03-2016, 09:53 AM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    If I get caught rummaging through bins, it'll be your fault Ian
    After me!
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  8. 25-03-2016, 10:47 AM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by i. J. View Post
    thats eye level for me. :d

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/airs...l?sort=6&o=103

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/airs...ml?sort=6&o=98

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/airs...ml?sort=6&o=96

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    Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
    Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
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  9. 25-03-2016, 10:49 AM #39
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    Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
    Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
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  10. 26-03-2016, 05:32 PM #40
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    Worst British rifle I've owned - 1970's Webley Hawk Mk 2, without a doubt. Nearly new 'transitional' model with a Monte Carlo stock, .177 & .22 barrels. Stock broke on the pistol grip, apart from the 'safety' catch issues, also had problems with the trigger, ptfe seals. Best bit of the whole gun was the rear sight. My '50's Junior rifle had a better build QC. As does my mid '70's Meteor.
    Don't know about the Merlin. As for BSA, I had quite a few problems with my underlever GoldStar in .22.
    Webley Mk3 x2, Falcon & Junior rifles, HW35x2, AirSporter x2, Gold Star, Meteors x2, Diana 25. SMK B19, Webley Senior, Premier, Hurricane x 2, Tempest, Dan Wesson 8", Crosman 3576, Legends PO8.
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  11. 28-03-2016, 04:17 AM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hsing-ee View Post
    In terms of design and materials, I think the Webley Hawk Mk III and the BSA Merlin were the bottom of the barrel
    You'll get no arguments on those two from me: both total pants and neither fit for purpose.
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