Page 2 of 8 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 120

Thread: New Webley Service

  1. #16
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Location
    Basingstoke, U.K.
    Posts
    6,941
    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    One was shown on the Vintage American Airgun forum about five years ago, John.

    The gun was a near perfect copy of the MK2 service except it had a plastic stock.

    I'll do a search later to see if I can find the thread.

    Edit - found it :-

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/40594...5/+View+Thread

    And an advert :-

    Attachment 271741




    All the best Mick
    Thank you Mick.

    That's a new one on me. Doesn't look like it has a peep sight but then I can't see one on the 'new' Service either. I shall be at the show tomorrow and try to find out a little more about this project.

    Edit: I can now see from other posts that a horrible plastic looking optic has been fitted, which goes against the principle of the original. Paul O'Donnell makes some incredibly good replica 3rd series peep sights and I'd rather see one of these on the rifle than some modern optic.

    Kind regards,

    John

  2. #17
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    Wooster
    Posts
    3,664
    Quote Originally Posted by steveb1961 View Post

    Pic Taken from another site
    Looks like it railed for a scope? Wouldn’t that look strange?

  3. #18
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Location
    Basingstoke, U.K.
    Posts
    6,941
    Quote Originally Posted by 45flint View Post
    Looks like it railed for a scope? Wouldn’t that look strange?
    Yes, can't see any opens on it at all - let's hope that's because this is a prototype/show gun and not the finished product!

    An interesting concept but it has a lot to live up to as the original is legendary.

    John

  4. #19
    tinbum's Avatar
    tinbum is offline Killer Vampire Lesbians on scooters
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Daarn Saaarf!
    Posts
    19,799
    It's a prototype so I hope the rear sight is still under discussion. It is by far the most exciting new air rifle I've seen in years. I will buy one if and when they make them.
    Better to admit you walked through the wrong door than spend your life in the wrong room

  5. #20
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    blackburn
    Posts
    279
    Quote Originally Posted by tinbum View Post
    It's a prototype so I hope the rear sight is still under discussion. It is by far the most exciting new air rifle I've seen in years. I will buy one if and when they make them.
    I just hope they get rid of that really annoying round headed screw behind the trigger

  6. #21
    micky2 is online now The collector formerly known as micky
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    boston
    Posts
    2,221
    Quote Originally Posted by micky2 View Post
    l am not sure if this as been mentioned before, just had a phone call from my son who is at the NEC show. he as been talking to the guys at the Sterling arms stand and they have told him they are going to make a version of the Webley Service, but it will be made from stainless steel and with a bigger cylinder to get the power up. has anybody heard about this?.
    Now that l have seen it. it will never beat the original one . and l forgot the say he told me the price would be around £900

  7. #22
    micky2 is online now The collector formerly known as micky
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    boston
    Posts
    2,221
    [QUOTE=T 20;7439277]One was shown on the Vintage American Airgun forum about five years ago, John.

    The gun was a near perfect copy of the MK2 service except it had a plastic stock.

    I'll do a search later to see if I can find the thread.

    Edit - found it :-

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/40594...5/+View+Thread

    And an advert :-

    Attachment 271741


    That's a new one on me.another one to look out for. it just goes to show you learn something new every day. remembering it is my problem.

  8. #23
    Join Date
    Feb 2001
    Location
    Winchester, UK
    Posts
    15,430
    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    Thank you Mick.

    That's a new one on me. Doesn't look like it has a peep sight but then I can't see one on the 'new' Service either. I shall be at the show tomorrow and try to find out a little more about this project.

    Edit: I can now see from other posts that a horrible plastic looking optic has been fitted, which goes against the principle of the original. Paul O'Donnell makes some incredibly good replica 3rd series peep sights and I'd rather see one of these on the rifle than some modern optic.

    Kind regards,

    John
    That was my immediate thought as well.

  9. #24
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Quigley Hollow, Nuneaton
    Posts
    17,125
    Quote Originally Posted by tinbum View Post
    It is by far the most exciting new air rifle I've seen in years. I will buy one if and when they make them.
    Get a grip, Nick --- it's only a copy of an old Webley.

    Now if they'd made an updated version of the Bonehill Britania with a HW80 sized cylinder, adjustable stock, match trigger and a scope rail, that would have been exciting.

  10. #25
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Near Wimbledon, SW London, or Lusaka, Zambia
    Posts
    26,987
    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    Get a grip, Nick --- it's only a copy of an old Webley.

    Now if they'd made an updated version of the Bonehill Britania with a HW80 sized cylinder, adjustable stock, match trigger and a scope rail, that would have been exciting.
    yeah, agreed... I've posted on here before about what a great format for a gun that Bonehill is. I think a "hammer" trigger design should work (like the scorpion), that way the actaul mech itself remains self contained and nicely adjustable, and the hammer impacts the main sear that stays attached to the cylinder. Cylinder bore was around 27.5mm, with loads of spring room, so all it needs is a it more stroke, and a shorter port.
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

  11. #26
    tinbum's Avatar
    tinbum is offline Killer Vampire Lesbians on scooters
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Daarn Saaarf!
    Posts
    19,799
    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    Get a grip, Nick --- it's only a copy of an old Webley.
    Fair point, and in my excitement I had forgotten the Gamo Maxxim Elite.
    Better to admit you walked through the wrong door than spend your life in the wrong room

  12. #27
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    St Helens
    Posts
    5,440
    Hi guys!

    Sterling are back!

    There are a couple of new guns, no April fools jokes here!

    These guns are all prototypes,

    We are currently gathering public feedback on the rifles, any changes that need to be made will be made prior to going into production, which all being well with no modifications will be imminent!!

    We have a mid priced electronic rifle
    survivalist take down rifle
    the mk2
    twin piston gas ram recoiless rifle

    all rifles are designed, constructed and manufactured in Britain!

    we think there are some great innovative products! I just hope you guys do too!!

    all the best Adam
    I wanna be the airgunbbs Model

  13. #28
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    christchurch
    Posts
    7,138
    Is that a New HR 81 in the pics?
    Or just a blast from the past?

    Good luck with the new venture.

  14. #29
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    St Helens
    Posts
    5,440
    It is indeed the new 81 mate,

    same as the mk2, brining some of the classics into the 21st century 👌

    thank you!!
    I wanna be the airgunbbs Model

  15. #30
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    christchurch
    Posts
    7,138
    Im up for one of those

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •