Have I started something?

[Hartcliffer]

A few months ago, I commented on a post about how I had never shot a Webley air rifle, let alone owned one. Well, not long after that, I picked up an Omega for practically nothing, but just needed a re-blue. Well, yesterday whilst I was bored in work, I visited a local gun shop's website and couldn't believe my eyes. Advertised for £245, I bought it without even seeing it (I know, stupid), and picked it up today. What was it? This...

https://imgur.com/a/znuyZoV

The question now is do I have it restored, as the blue is brown (and in some places gone) and the stock has seen better days, or do I leave it as it is? But more importantly, am I going to get bitten by the collecting bug? I mean I already have two Tempests, a Mk 1 & 5 Meteor, a Mk 1 & 2 Mercury, an Omega and a Relum Tornado. I'm really worried now, as I've had my eye on a few Hy-Score pistols as well.

[Huttles94]

The eye piece on that rear flip sight is odd. Never seen one like that. Though £245 is a steal for that!

By the sound of it you have already caught the bug!

[Hartcliffer]

Mk IIs are new to me, but when I saw the price I had to get it. It's ironic that it was so cheap, as the shop in question is notoriously expensive; I wouldn't be surprised if the guy who brought it in only got £20 for it. But I've had a few absolute bargains there, weirdly. Not sure what the eyepiece is supposed to look like; I'll have to do a bit of digging. Not sure where the serial number would be either; only thing I can find apart from the patent numbers is 42 stamped underneath the barrel. Shouldering it, it really does have that "feels right" feeling about it; can't wait to put a few pellets through it tomorrow.

[deejayuu]

Serial at rear of trigger guard. Peep sight here

[Hartcliffer]

Thanks mate, found it now, S7927, which I think makes it 1936-37. Do you mind if I pass your drawings on to my brother, he's an engineer and could probably make the rear peep sight for me.

[Phil B]

Looks like the pin that stops the bolt rotating is gone/not working. No drama as it should repair.
Cracking gun for the price and are actually nice to shoot too.

Mine will be the last gun I part with, such is my attachment to it.

[deejayuu]

Thanks mate, found it now, S7927, which I think makes it 1936-37. Do you mind if I pass your drawings on to my brother, he's an engineer and could probably make the rear peep sight for me.

Help yourself. Good fun aren't they.