That's one beautiful stock John.
Smoothbore Webley air rifles were made for overseas markets, where there were restrictions on rifled barrels and are uncommon in the U.K. This one has some wear to it and while far from pristine, it is complete and working. I'm not convinced the finish is original and the stock is also unusual. It has been suggested to me the stock may not be a factory item but it is certainly well figured and stands out in the rack.
The rifle works as intended - it needs a firm cocking stroke to fully engage the sear, so don't baby this one. The cocking lever is tight and the rifle shoots accurately, albeit slightly high with Hobby pellets. In fact, it has exactly the same point of impact as another MK3 I have with a SN some 2000 digits higher. I experimented with a contemporary Webley 4 x 20 'scope at 20 yards and was able to connect with tin cans, which is a credit to the 'scope as it was like looking through a milk bottle end on. Still, it was clearer than the opens were with my deteriorating eyesight and the Mark 3 performed as expected.
Smoothbore Mark 3s were marked with an X or O prefix to the serial number and both of these markings are present. This one dates from 1964.
Price dropped to £165 and can be posted PF48 for an extra £10.
Photos below.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rDdcmuEYdEvz37sA6
Thanks for looking.
John
Last edited by Josie & John; 17-03-2024 at 11:06 AM.
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
That's one beautiful stock John.
A very nice stock indeed, and l now know how to tell what Mk3 smooth bores are stamped with.
I think it must be the O that denotes smoothbore. It isn't the X
That is true but I have at least three Mk3's with X on them and they aren't smoothbore so it rules X out....I also have one or two with Z.....and one with something else ...can't remember without looking
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
I'm not clever enough I'm afraid...far too complicated to put pics on here
X for eXport and O for smoothbore maybe?
John
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
Price drop to £165 and I'll throw in a spare Webley branded 4x15 Telescope Sight as a freebie
John
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
If none of the members on here want it, bring it to Kempton and put it on our table and it will be gone in the first hour.
Last edited by Binners; 17-03-2024 at 02:50 PM. Reason: Spalin mustake
Thanks Binners.
Kind regards
John
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
I'll take it off your hands for 175 posted.
M.