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    Webley box

    Supposedly the same bloke
    Dunno how true it is



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    I can see the similarities, especially around the eyes and nose…That’s great.

    I wonder if it’s the same pistol?

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    Yes I could see it could well be the same person.
    Great if it is

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    I've often wondered who the 'model' was and what happened to him. Perhaps he was a factory worker's relative? Please share the story Stu.

    Is there any way of finding out for sure?

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    I would be interested to find out. It's an intriguing story in the history of Webley.
    My sister was at school with the bloke who posed in the Barnett Commando crossbow ads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    I've often wondered who the 'model' was and what happened to him. Perhaps he was a factory worker's relative? Please share the story Stu.

    Is there any way of finding out for sure?

    Kind regards,

    John
    Sadly that's all I know John,I just saw this picture in a Facebook group so thought I'd share it as found it quite interesting if true,but no more info was given

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    What a great little story. I often think who the lad was back in the day? Always remind me of "one of the big lads "at school.
    I think its the same person.

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    That's not the same person. I know because one of them is me.
    The South of England has 2 good things, the M1 and the A1. Both will take you to Yorkshire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evostu View Post
    Sadly that's all I know John,I just saw this picture in a Facebook group so thought I'd share it as found it quite interesting if true,but no more info was given
    Read all the comments on the Facebook thread.
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    Quote Originally Posted by harry mac View Post
    That's not the same person. I know because one of them is me.
    Ahh but which one?

    John
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    Quote Originally Posted by harry mac View Post
    Read all the comments on the Facebook thread.
    I did at the time and no info was given,you didn't say it was you when you posted it 👍
    I can't even remember which site it was on as I'm on quite a few so not seen any updates

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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    Ahh but which one?

    John
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evostu View Post
    I did at the time and no info was given,you didn't say it was you when you posted it ��
    I can't even remember which site it was on as I'm on quite a few so not seen any updates
    It's on FB Vintage Webley Airpistols (no sales) group. Would still be great to know who the young lad actually is.

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    Probably one of the lads from the local school at the back of the factory. Webley used to dish out pistols for them to try out to find which bits broke first!

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