I totally agree that the Webley design produced the most efficient air pistol in a compact design and carried on so many years because of this and the quality of the build. But I think the Germans had a interruption in the early 1940’s that hampered their ability to continue with their designs? If I had to choose one prewar pistol masterpiece it would be the Haenel 28R. The best shooting pistol would be the Webley straight grip Senior.