Webley Mark 3 vs BSA Airsporter

[45flint]

You English collectors would know, looking at a early gun 1950s? which is the better gun of the two to own?

[Troubledshooter]

This may sound strange from a Webley collector, but I prefer the Airsporter.
A Mk.1 .22 Airsporter was the first air rifle I owned, and I prefer the loading tap on the left side.
I've never been a great fan of the Mk.3, particularly once they put that pathetic scope rail on it, even though I have a few in my collection.

[smallholder1]

I like the early mk3 solid rifle including the stock which is a bit flimsy on early bsa

[DAVALI]

The WEBLEY Mklll for the build and accuracy.
The BSA AIRSPORTER for power and looks,
In my youth, which was long,long ago I had many of both models pass through my mits, it’s all in the eye of the beholder!,

DaveM.

[rockdrill]

I have a very early Webley Mk3 (serial number 31) with the 'double pull' (two stage) trigger and it is a really nice rifle. The trigger is streets ahead of anything offered on their later guns until the likes of the Omega. Just a pity they didn't continue with the design.



I also have a nice Mk1 Airsporter.

I would agree with the Airsporter being the more elegant rifle, but the Webley does seem to be a touch better engineered.

As to which is best to own - just get both and enjoy them.

[D10bore]

I too have a first series Webley mk 3 and mk 1 airsporter I would say airsporter mike