Webley Osprey

[ali d]

In very good condition, I think I read somewhere these were the first commercially produced sidelevers. The stock is light coloured ? walnut .
.22 . They have a thick, heavy barrell. Not molested and a nice collectibile gun £130 PM me if you wold like further details

[Ideot Savant]

PM sent

[Gareth W-B]

In very good condition, I think I read somewhere these were the first commercially produced sidelevers.

By Webley, yes, followed by the Webley Tracker, and then the Webley Viscount (which I have a version of ). All detailed are basically the same rifle with just minor up-dated model differences separating them. All three of these were/are fantastic bits of kit, great fun to shoot, and IMHO represent a very user friendly range of highly collectable Webley rifles. The price quoted above is also very fair indeed especially given that the one on offer has a walnut stock, and is (again IMHO) a really good buy... Looks like wadoker got in there first however, so well done to him and ali d -- a good sale, a good purchase, but above all, a good BBS deal all round . ATB: Gareth W-B.

[ali d]

Osprey still for sale

[sarf]

I've seen ali d's photographs of this rifle, it's a very clean and cared-for example, looks hardly used. In fact, I think it's too nice for me!

50% size photos are here:

http://www.bloom.co.uk/images/ali_d_osprey-1.jpg
http://www.bloom.co.uk/images/ali_d_osprey-2.jpg
http://www.bloom.co.uk/images/ali_d_osprey-3.jpg

Sorry to correct Gareth W-B but the stock is natural (i.e. unstained) beech, to my eye it looks a lot better than the usual dark-stain 'walnut wannabe' effect.

One of you collectors with your dehumidifed secure warehouses should have it . .

[Thegreg]

the blueing on that looks fantastic! espacially for the age aswell, really tidy rifle. bargain for someone!

Greg

[Gareth W-B]

Sorry to correct Gareth W-B but the stock is natural (i.e. unstained) beech, to my eye it looks a lot better than the usual dark-stain 'walnut wannabe' effect.

Correct away matey, correct away, and yes, doesn't it look great ! Love these, but won't go for it (sorry ali) as have the Viscount version as stated four posts above. For the record though, the only reason I commented on how wonderful the stock must be in walnut, was up until Sarf's photo post, the only info I had to go on was ali d's as here...

In very good condition, I think I read somewhere these were the first commercially produced sidelevers. The stock is light coloured ? walnut .

No matter however, it is a truly lovely rifle and I for one can't understand why it hasn't sold yet -- especially at that price and as Thegreg says above ...

the blueing on that looks fantastic! espacially for the age aswell, really tidy rifle. bargain for someone!

So from one Webley side-lever owner to another, ali d, have a bump on me . ATB: Gareth W-B.

[Gareth W-B]

In very good condition, I think I read somewhere these were the first commercially produced sidelevers. The stock is light coloured ? walnut .
.22 . They have a thick, heavy barrell. Not molested and a nice collectibile gun £130 PM me if you wold like further details

... Hummm, this still un-sold after a month? Disgraceful !!! Hummm. Oh go on then. Ali, YHPM .

[Gareth W-B]

the blueing on that looks fantastic, espacially for the age as well, really tidy rifle. Bargain for someone!

Greg

Ha ha too true Greg, too true ... a bargain for someone you say? ... Yep, me ... (if there is anything better than one side lever Webley, its two eh?) Hi Ali, cheque was posted 10am this morning . ATB: Gareth W-B.

[gedfinn 2]

Hi Gareth W-B Glad to see your still on the " Hunt " mate ?? I have aaaaaaHHH Just kidding ! Cheers,

[Thegreg]

Ha ha too true Greg, too true ... a bargain for someone you say? ... Yep, me ... (if there is anything better than one side lever Webley, its two eh?) Hi Ali, cheque was posted 10am this morning . ATB: Gareth W-B.

good job you bought that Gareth, i was beginning to get itchings myself! gone to a fellow Webley enthusiast, and good home no doubt nice one, enjoy it bud, beautiful rifles

Greg

[Gareth W-B]

good job you bought that Gareth, i was beginning to get itchings myself! gone to a fellow Webley enthusiast, and good home no doubt nice one, enjoy it bud, beautiful rifles

Greg

Hi Greg, yep I know exactly what you mean, except I succumb because I am weak . Every day for nearly a month I took a look at Ali's advert and thought hummm, still not sold. I finally buckled last night (glad I did though ). Trouble is, as I have an Osprey (or at least will do when it arrives ) and a Viscount, I've got to fill the middle bit in as well now, haven't I? Anyone got a mint Tracker for sale (preferably in walnut) ? Ha ha! ATB: Gareth W-B.

ps. cheers for the inspiration Greg, I have poached you style of signature .

[Thegreg]

I do have a mint walnut tracker in .177, however thats one rifle i would never part with got a .22 one aswel!

Greg

[Gareth W-B]

Hi ali d aka Alistair. The Osprey arrived today and is even better than expected . Thankyou for a lovely deal. Going to whack half a tin of lumps (pellets) through it this afternoon, give it a nice oil (not that it really needs it -- its in lovely condition), and place it next to my Webley Hawk MkII in the rack where it will live between outings ... Once again, thanks Alistair, and to anyone thinking of dealing with ali d I say you can do so with complete impunity : ATB: Gareth W-B.