I have had three C1 s (went through a faze ) They are not really suitable for scope use although I tried perfect for shooting up into trees at pigeons I guess they do indeed look cool though
I have had three C1 s (went through a faze ) They are not really suitable for scope use although I tried perfect for shooting up into trees at pigeons I guess they do indeed look cool though
When people were good shooting with open sights they were fast with it. The straight stock is a boon to fast point shooting. Moving targets weren't out of the question either.
In those days a "solid" hit was enough, and then ring the neck. Thats if the farm dog didn't get there first. People just weren't as squeamish as today.
Webley were also playing with their Telescan Scout Sight. The system works, but not with the cheapo telescopic sight that Webley used.
The Single Point Sight even had its advocates.
The C1 was to cater for fast farmyard shooting. However, progress was going to heavy deliberate telescopic long range sniping; read HW77 with Moonlighter scope. But at least the C1 didn't need to shoot accurately beyond 20m, just get a solid hit, which was about Webley's build quality.
Now C1 would be considered a fast pointy plinker. Which is what they are. They were inexpensive which was the other great feature.
Roughing out is easy. Inletting for the action, trigger and fixing points on the other hand....
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Hi, I made this stock for my QB78 a few years ago, inspired by my C1.
I had set myself the task to do it in one day. Late at night I did need a few stiff drinks against the pain in my arms lol.
IMO a normal grip is more comfortable, but I like the style.
I also have this one. An Ultishot stock with an action from Titan/Falcon parts.
Oh wow! I am so glad I asked about this gun. I never noticed its release so I had no idea what it was about. The farmyard and quick shooting makes perfect sense, air rifle shooting did indeed develop into sniping... and yes I think we have all got a bit perfectionist with this.
Louisvanhovell I am blown away with your stock... this is what I wondered, if people had done this to other guns... amazing work and pictures saved. I also cannot believe that someone could get hold of three of these rifles as they are pretty rare around my area, I never see anyone with them at all.
Thanks for sharing the information guys this has made my day.
found a picture of some of mine !
Oh Mally!! The rifle with the barrel weight on... its airgunning porn! Seriously though they are a very unique looking gun. Do you still shoot them? Also good skills having two!?
I feel like an amateur-I berate myself for the measly amount of guns that I own but it seems every member on here owns several of every type known to man.
Picture saved for reference purposes.
I no longer own them mate ! I had tons of webleys at one time now I got a Osprey that's all
The one with the Barrel weight I spent hours getting right it was a 177 fitted with a genuine Venom kit made for the vulcan and a chambers trigger unit to give 2 stage the other was a 22 and was perfect from the off I think my mate still has one of them although I forget which one
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