Webley service serial number

[mikewareing]

Can anyone help date my mk2 service serial number s10266.
Also it is in need of restoration, would a re blue by Colin molloy affect its value?

Regards Mike

[Abasmajor]

Can anyone help date my mk2 service serial number s10266.
Also it is in need of restoration, would a re blue by Colin molloy affect its value?

Regards Mike

Hello Mike

Reference sources place your rifle as a 3rd Series example dating to late 1936 or early 1937.

Most collectors frown on refinished air guns unless the cosmetic appearance is extremely poor. Refinishing is of less importance to those who just like the rifle and would intend shooting it on a regular basis. It would however affect the resale value and I doubt you would recoup the cost have having the refinishing carried out.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Brian

[micky2]

Hello Mike

Reference sources place your rifle as a 3rd Series example dating to late 1936 or early 1937.

Most collectors frown on refinished air guns unless the cosmetic appearance is extremely poor. Refinishing is of less importance to those who just like the rifle and would intend shooting it on a regular basis. It would however affect the resale value and I doubt you would recoup the cost have having the refinishing carried out.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Brian

l would have to agree with Brian on the refinishing bit.

[mikewareing]

Thanks for the info guys, it has no blueing left and someone tried to scour it to reveal markings.
It is a bit tatty and not a happy bunny.
Regards Mike

[T 20]

I take it that you're talking about this one, Mike ?

http://www.airgunbbs.com/attachment....3&d=1497777173

I'd be inclined to sell as it is and let the new owner decide whether to refinish it or not.





All the best Mick

[Binners]

I take it that you're talking about this one, Mike ?

http://www.airgunbbs.com/attachment....3&d=1497777173

I'd be inclined to sell as it is and let the new owner decide whether to refinish it or not.





All the best Mick

Sound advice....