Who has got the earliest Scorpion pistol ?

[Jimlad]

Hi All

A mate of mine has asked me to sell a scorpion pistol for him I wonder if you could give me an idea of what to ask for it, as I have no idea, it is .22 cal in its original box with the cocking extension and sight hood, the box is in fair condition although far from perfect the pistol shoots well , blueing good some marks around the muzzle and on the front sight, also some marks on the pistol grip, nothing serious. Serial No RB 30853

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Jim

[Gareth W-B]

I had a .177 Mk.I Scorpion pistol, serial number PA 632, which was in MINT condition, that I sold to a fellow collector from Belgium back in October 2008.

[Troubledshooter]

I bought my first Scorpion from Thomas Turner in Reading in 1973, the year they came out, but I can't remember what it cost. I was on my way to see Friends in Ascot, but did a diversion to Turner's, fatal error, as they'd just received it that very day.
I px'ed it several years later for an Original 35, as a friend had a Squirrel problem he wanted me to sort.
I've always liked the Scorpion , so have since bought some when they've cropped up at the right price, but haven't bought any for the past few years.

[gingernut]

Looks like we are of an age then!
One thing I like about the Scorpion is that it is not a replica of anything and considering the hoo ha I have caused on the Pistol Forum about them thats clearly a good thing!

[Dirtyolero]

I had a .177 Mk.I Scorpion pistol, serial number PA 632, which was in MINT condition, that I sold to a fellow collector from Belgium back in October 2008.

You will be pleased to hear it still is in MINT condition, and it was Holland, not Belgium..

[red bob]

thanks for that dave ,not a bad estimate if i say so myself;ive come across a source of the metal safety catchs if anyone needs one as the ones with the plastic nobbles seem to loose theirs.also the ive got a ready supply of the allen bolts fot the butt housing and the rear stock screw to action .
the next question that sprung to mind was how widely spread these were distributed ;i know there is at least one in holland! and in mint which was nice to hear,
did they get across the pond or even as far as out aussie/kiwi collegues.

[ashf9999]

Hi All

A mate of mine has asked me to sell a scorpion pistol for him I wonder if you could give me an idea of what to ask for it, as I have no idea, it is .22 cal in its original box with the cocking extension and sight hood, the box is in fair condition although far from perfect the pistol shoots well , blueing good some marks around the muzzle and on the front sight, also some marks on the pistol grip, nothing serious. Serial No RB 30853

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Jim

One of the gun selling websites have a private sale, boxed one similar to yours for £100. An unboxed one, similar condition, with a Webley pistol scope is also on for £80. So start around £95 or so and see if you get any bidders (though this isn't really a valuation thread)

[red bob]

this is one of those threads thats as interesting as to how owners aquired and passed on their guns; or held on to them my own is a bit of a mystery as i cant remember for the life of me where mine went, i know where i left it but that was in 1975 ;o well at least ive picked up a super example ,very crisp but sadly lacking the box and extras. this is one of those iconic pistols that wasnt afraid to be different and i feel doesnt look old fashioned 30 plus years later!! not to many that can say that.

[gingernut]

And they last.
Mine was 37 years old when it had a new spring-nothing else was needed.

[Troubledshooter]

Here's a picture of my Homebrew Scorpion 'Shadow'. It was allegedly tuned by 'Welham' before I bought it complete with scope and silencer, and I have to admit it's the smoothest Scorpions I've ever shot.
I cut down and sprayed a Buccaneer stock, which is why the fore end is a different shape, and reaches further forward than the normal Shadow stock, which is shown in the second picture.

Scorpion Shadow Homebrew

Scorpion Shadow

[Gareth W-B]

They are superb David. Thank you for showing and sharing.

[Punchsteve]

That is nice.

I got offered a Scorpion a few months back along with a Buccaneer. £140 for the pair. Wasn't into pistols then (and always thought the buccaneer to be an ugly gun ) and turned both down.

Went back a few weeks ago after I got the pistol collecting bug - long gone.

PS: David, are you the lucky so and so with a display cabinet full of Webley pistols? I remember someone posting a pic of such a long while back.

[Troubledshooter]

That is nice.

PS: David, are you the lucky so and so with a display cabinet full of Webley pistols? I remember someone posting a pic of such a long while back.

Do you mean this one:

Webley Air Pistols

Not a lot of luck involved, just quite a few years of careful collecting.

[ashf9999]

Do you mean this one:

Webley Air Pistols

Not a lot of luck involved, just quite a few years of careful collecting.

don't forget to put a lock on that in case there's children nearby!

[Punchsteve]

Do you mean this one:

Webley Air Pistols

Not a lot of luck involved, just quite a few years of careful collecting.

The pic I remember is a glass cabinet like the ones people use to display ornaments in, chock full of pistols aligned neatly in a row, butt outwards. I may have you confused with another member.

But now that you mention it, yours is rather nice as well.