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  1. 12-08-2018, 10:26 AM #1
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    Webley Omega.
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    I have to agree, the sloping back BSA's are things of beauty. And to my mind, The Cadet Major beats the Airsporters in pure good looks. Everything seems to be in balance for me and the lines and relationship of metalwork and woodwork cant be beaten.

    Plus they are bloody good fun to shoot, and a real challenge at longer ranges. When anyone has a go with any of my Cadets, a smile goes across their face, as they realise what superb fun they are to shoot.

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  3. 12-08-2018, 10:35 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Artfull-Bodger View Post

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    That is my very close second choice, but for me -- not least because examples can come standard wearing walnut -- the Brum Built Longbow (and to a degree the aesthetically very similar looking walnut Webley Tomahawk) just pips it at the post.
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    Another vote for the Omega,preferably full length
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  5. 12-08-2018, 11:12 AM #5
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    Definitely the HW80. A true workhorse, easy to tune and very accurate. My Airsporter S was a beauty but shame the rails were shallow. I had the FWB Sport too but it just wasn’t as consistent as my HW80’s
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    Mk1 HW80. That angular forend was so of its time and so distinctive.

    Also agree that the Mercury S is lovely looking rifle.
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  7. 12-08-2018, 11:30 AM #7
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    My favourite classic looking air rifle is the early Airsporters and Club.

    My favourite air rifle is something German.

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  8. 12-08-2018, 11:39 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    My favourite air rifle is something German.

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    Is that the one with the funny looking stock by any chance

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    Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
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  9. 12-08-2018, 11:11 AM #9
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    77 Airmasters Mastersport chameleon FTS. For me the best and rarest springer i have ever owned. Only 9 ever made.
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