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.25 Webley Eclipse
Anyone got any ideas on the value of the above in good condition ?
I'm not selling one, but a possible purchase is in the offing.
Last edited by Troubledshooter; 25-03-2010 at 09:46 PM.
Reason: Wrong gun in title
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Exocet .25
Hi David,
I've never heard of one in .25...or seen one for sale or mentioned in Webley advertising. But I imagine you have reserched this, and if you are considering buying, it must be a genuine factory model. A normal Exocet in exceptional condition is never going to exceed £100 - £120 IMO. Can't imagine what a .25 would fetch, is it Std or Carbine, I would presume beech stock? was a Walnut stock ever offered on this model?. I would be really interested in your deliberations and final decision on the rifles provenance.
ATB with the purchase
Rob
BSA & Webley
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Hi Rob,
It wouldn't normally be of interest, but as it's a .25 and quite a rarity, I'm pursuing it further.
I know some were made for export, but there are a few more things I have to check on, as I've only just been told of it's possible availability.
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You know you don't want it, and you know you want to give it to Me
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I've been told that none were officially made for the UK market, so it's either a special factory order, or an FAC Export model.
If it turns out to be the latter, it will be of no interest to me.
I won't know which until I see it and check the serial number and barrel stampings, plus chrono it if necessary.
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Had another call from the owner today, and it turns out not to be an Xocet, but a .25 Eclipse.
It's a carbine with a nicely figured Beech stock, and in superb condition.
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The .25 Webley Eclipse Mk.2 Carbine is now mine, along with a superb boxed .22 BSA Airsporter 'S' Mk.1. Pity it's not a .177 as the serial number is GM00177.
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Lucky bu££er....well done David.
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I've now been told there were less than 100 of the .25 Eclipse made for the UK market, so, although not as rare as a .25 UK Xocet, if it exists at all, not exactly thick on the ground.
I know of one other in a Friend's collection, but how many more are in BBS'ers hands. ?
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What does it shoot like???
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Like a .25 Eclipse, Dave
I've only test fired it so can't really give an in depth analysis.
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