Webley front sight removal?

[Andy.]

Evening all.
Sorry for the longish post.

I'm back airgunning again after a long break.
Recently picked up a Webley Stingray which I'm liking a lot.
Unfortunately the post in the front sight glows brightly when I'm lamping..and I can't see the rats.

Is there an easy way of taking it off? I've searched the net and looked for Allen bolts/grub screws but there are none.

Am I right in thinking it's either an interference fit or it's glued on and I should heat it up and gently whack it?

I'm half tempted to cut it off and sand it smooth.

Thanks for any help 😊

PS I'm looking for a missing bolt that attaches front side of stock to action, any recommendations for spare parts suppliers?

[Geezer]

Is it a proper Webley or a Turkish one?

Birmingham Stingrays aren’t very common, and increasingly of interest to collectors. Modifying it would hit the value. Maybe just put a bit of black tape over the post?

Spares: try Chambersor Knibbs.

[Andy.]

Thanks for the reply, Geezer

I'm guessing it's a Turkish one - based purely on looks and age. Will try and find a website so I can check serial number.

Black tape seems obvious now you've said it. D'oh.

I'll have a look at those sites for a spare bolt, thanks again

[TopDog]

Hi Andy

Easy to tell if or not. Look at the breech markings.

British is Stamped:-

WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD
BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND

Turk is etched:- eg/
WEBLEY & SCOTT TR HT
0409 12345 etc

See pics here http://freepdfhosting.com/009822909a.pdf

Welcome back to airgunning.

atvb
David

[Andy.]

Thanks, David.

It's a Turkish, but hopefully not a turkey