Another interesting Lot at this sale, but definitely not my cup of tea.
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Brian
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Another interesting Lot at this sale, but definitely not my cup of tea.
https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...8393&saletype=
Brian
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The early Webley mk3 has the wrong loading tap (second model two screw side plate) so in my mind it's a bitzer. Approach with a great deal of caution ⚠
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Good point well spotted; it's not the first Mk.3 I've seen like that. The early grooved stocks always make the rifle more aesthetically pleasing in my opinion, but need careful checking for splits, and I'm not sure when serial numbers were imprinted in the stocks.Originally Posted by oldcurmudgeon
Surrey's Anglo Saxon
After looking at the cased Service again, I have little doubt it will exceed £2k. I will be watching the BSA Centenary with interest as I have a .177(rifle and scope only), that I intend to sell.
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Another 'Marmite' offering at this particular auction.
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Brian
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I like Marmite but I don't like that.
Theobens rule
bit miffed with holts at moment, bought an SLR98 in .177 as described in the last sealed bid sale only to pick it up from my rfd yesterday to discover it is .22 already have a couple in .22 so I will be ringing them Monday to see what they want to do about it!!!
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Totally agree, yikes!I like Marmite but I don't like that.
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With reference to the description of the centenary with all its extras,its the first time i have known oil evaporate from a sealed bottle,should be
described as oil has been used.
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The first pattern tap was poorly designed. It had very small locating surfaces in the lever and quickly swaged itself loose, resulting in clipped pellets and shotgun patterns. If returned to the factory, they would probably have retro fitted the second type. I have seen several very early mk3s like this. The stock may be an original birch alternative that has been lightly refinished. Difficult to determine from the photo.
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Hmm. I wonder if Mr Scaramanga knows Holts have got his air pistol
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Purists would want it all correct, and i share that view too. I have no idea about this rifle example.
A lovely boxed presented air rifle of this type, in fabulous authentic little used condition, has great appeal. As just a piece of gun engineering in the right setting, right gun room, then these kinds of objects are always going to fetch good money. Presentation case Luger or whatever, have a certain class and just lovely to own.
There are guns you use, and guns to admire. For any collection its nice to mix it up a bit, and presentation grade always look great. Price is how wealthy you are and to some two to three £K is normal for something they fancy. When there are those losing £40k on their Range Rover every three years, then what price gun that they like really is not an issue. Same for those who pay for a full season pheasant shooting. You earn it you buy the toys you fancy. Don't moan, get a better paid job, or buy a lottery ticket and live in hope. For those who can afford such luxuries, honestly earned, good luck to them.
There was a fantasic Webley Service Revolver the other year. I would loved to have owned it. Sadly I couldn't have afforded it at the time, plus wouldn't have been allowed to own it. No Sig 226, but it was just so pleasing to the eye and I loved it. Not allowing to be able to have it at all in this Country annoyed me most.
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