Originally Posted by
gingernut
Occu. These pistols have plastic parts unlike early Webleys. Plastic body parts can split and crack especially when they are dismantled. So look for this.
Bent barrels, missing breech seal, barrels that move when shut,dents in the crown of the barrel are common.
The gun should cock smoothly with reasonable effort. Too much often means silly over power spring fitted or other problems. Too little means worn out.
They can be sorted and parts are available, but bashing out the pins can crack plastic as above.
You will know a good one when you see it.