Webley MK3 loading tap lever

[abellringer]

Timewell, your MKIII tap lever groove fits over a small stud projecting from the breech block on the R/H side; this locates the tap in the open and closed positions, if the pin is missing the tap and lever can just rotate full circle; on the guns with the 'orrible' lever the pin remains but the lever has two small studs that do the same location job. If you want any parts [ even actual taps] I have all the relevant bits except the steel lever; but not sure if posting to your location is viable. The loading tap fitting is not easy to be correct; they were initally fitted with two very special reamers, until almost in line [using plug gauges] and then hand lapped in as per an engine valve, until a bore size plug ensured an in line fit. So an exact fit - by - post is pretty much impossible. If the tap is only slightly out of line there is no accuracy; if you only want a collectible it's not so bad. Contact me on [email] ray210645@yahoo.co.uk if you think I can be of any more help.
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