Valuations/Then sale-Webley-Senior,Junior(PW)mk3's,BSA-Meteor,Mercury,Airsporter.....

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Hello all!

This is the first of two posts about my collection and finding out the value, thankyou for looking.
I have had a collection of BSA/Webley's and others sitting in a cabinet now for far too long and a divorce is forcing sale.
If I had my way, I would keep most of them for my son and daughter to learn with/from, but needs must
I have had all of these up and running, some with replaced parts (original when possible) and some need TLC (the Senior for instance).

If its stated as working, it could group at 10-15 metres and was fully functional but has not been used in a few years. All kept in a cabinet, dry, safe, oiled or greased. Leather washers will have been replaced, as I said, some have screws non-original.

I would really like to know, how much should I be asking for each of these please?
I have a few ball-park £ idea's from a quick look around but here is the by far the best place to get any information so I surrender to your expert knowledge!
All interest is much appreciated as is all assistance, thankyou all in advance

BSA Breakdown pattern- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfBbt
B6792 stamped.
Has an unoriginal trigger guard added with adjustment screw (not pictured sorry) and needs TLC to the underlever, the "button" that engages the piston is sheared on one side, so it doesnt sit or cock without "assistance", I always meant to weld a new piece of metal on and file it to fit, simple fix but I dont have the time/space to do so any more Original stock etc. underlever retaining screw is unoriginal.

BSA Mercury- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfxSo
NG42410 stamped.
Barrel is a .177, has had washers added to maintain position? Shoots well last time used, I like the .177's anyway and this was a sound piece.

BSA Meteor- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfyor
NE429 stamped.
I have a nasty feeling the original plastic sight for this is now cracked from poor transport between houses (makes me very sad), otherwise, stock has been oiled (done well), a surprisingly accurate rifle in .177. And, very surprising to me, a real joy to shoot!! Smooth, accurate, and alot of fun.

Milbro Diana series 70- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfEEi
As seen in photos, usual ugly furniture. It shoots just fine for what it is, I was never a fan.

Webley Falcon- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfzBK
Couldnt find a number for this one, think its under the trigger block?
Worked well enough last time I fired it, original parts all, a nice piece, I always found it quite low power?

Webley MKIII- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfzCm
17633 stamped.
I have 3 MKIII's, this one is the most aesthetically pleasing, nice oiled stock, pretty sure all original parts including the really nice tap! I really like this one, but I have another example (30021) as well but the stock isnt as nice as this, I will post some pics of that one too in a later query.

Webley Junior post war- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfxTL
A decent example of the post war pistol, I like Webley's, I have a premier that is very nice to shoot and very accurate as well.

Webley Senior- https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfBd7
This one appears to be a "fix up job", it did work for a while but needs a new piston sear washer (the brass one) to engage the trigger. When it fired it was pretty good!

My old man has an extensive collection I should catalogue and share for the community really. Several BSA pre-wars, Sharp, Webley pistols (a really nice Senior! Not like this one) I should get on that if only to preserve them for prosperity!

As well as these I have-

Militia with unoriginal stock, smoothbore made in Germany stamped 10018, I think its Langenham? All the nickel is gone but I loved shooting it, and for a smoothbore gallerygun, It did pretty well at 7-10 yards on an old bell target!

A "Long Tom" BSA pre-war, S38331, with a type 22 folding peep sight, good stock, usual patina, my first baby!!( afore them other two come along an make trouble! )

Original Modell V- One of those from Germany 1930's, I love it! Hardly any power behind it (I think they were all restricted at the time) but a beauty!

Im such a sucker for the old classics, always fancied a go on a Mod.26 (to see how well Webley pirated it for the MKIII) or a Webley Service (never had a go but just look at the thing, its engineering/aesthetic beauty!!)

Anyways, thanks again for the looksie and any help is appreciated. Obviously in line with forum rules, I will consider valuations and then post accordingly for sale afterwards, coz thems tha rules.
Cheers,

Mark

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some nice stuff you have there