Webley mk3 valuation

[laverdabru]

Thanks John, what intrigued me was the mounts & sling as I've never seen them before, when I did a search I couldn't find much info, canvas case is also a plus & the beautiful piece of walnut

I guess peep sight was just another optional extra?

Nice walnut is a given with many Mk 3's. My late one I bought just because of it!
The foresight protector, swivels, leather sling, peep sight, canvas/plastic covers were all available as extras.
As it has a scope rail, I would guess a series 5, introduced in 1961. Made up to 1965ish. The Thrale book is excellent for info.

ATB

Bru

[Lee5159]

Nice walnut is a given with many Mk 3's. My late one I bought just because of it!
The foresight protector, swivels, leather sling, peep sight, canvas/plastic covers were all available as extras.
As it has a scope rail, I would guess a series 5, introduced in 1961. Made up to 1965ish. The Thrale book is excellent for info.

ATB

Bru

Thanks Bru,

I've just been watching fieldsport cymru on YouTube he mentioned series 5 was the first to have scope rails fitted but he also mention's by series 5 they got rid of the serrated tap loader, the grooves on rear of cylinder & a more straight trigger

My rifle has serrated tap loader, curved trigger, grooves on rear of cylinder & scope rail, possibly a late series 4 or very early series 5?

[laverdabru]

Thanks Bru,

I've just been watching fieldsport cymru on YouTube he mentioned series 5 was the first to have scope rails fitted but he also mention's by series 5 they got rid of the serrated tap loader, the grooves on rear of cylinder & a more straight trigger

My rifle has serrated tap loader, curved trigger, grooves on rear of cylinder & scope rail, possibly a late series 4 or very early series 5?

In 70 odd years since manufacture a lot can happen to a gun. Also, Webley might use old stocks of components up before fitting the 'new' spec items. The Thrale book quotes the earliest known series 5 no as 41752. The highest known series 4 as 39352...I think you said your no was 41064?
The book also mentions a serrated tap lever being seen on a 5 series gun no 44909, made in Dec 1964.

ATB

Bru

[Mikeymoo]

If it has a scope rail then it is a Series 5.
Is it the dumbell shape or straight
M.

[Lee5159]

If it has a scope rail then it is a Series 5.
Is it the dumbell shape or straight
M.

Its the dumbell shape scope mount

[laverdabru]

Its the dumbell shape scope mount

The dumbbell was replaced by the parallel sided rail in 1965, although there were also some half cut versions, according to the Thrale book. It also mentions later Mk 5's having a blued trigger, rather than the polished steel of before.

HTH

Bru

[Lee5159]

The highest known series 4 as 39352...I think you said your no was 41064?
The book also mentions a serrated tap lever being seen on a 5 series gun no 44909, made in Dec 1964.

ATB

Bru

Sorry my mistake, its 42064 series 5

[Lee5159]

I've just checked the sling mounts, stamped P.H & sling is stamped made in england

[laverdabru]

I've just checked the sling mounts, stamped P.H & sling is stamped made in england

PH - Parker Hale?

They offered a 3/4 inch leather, or 2" webbing sling.

[Lee5159]

PH - Parker Hale?

They offered a 3/4 inch leather, or 2" webbing sling.

Yes P H, Parker Hale

I think the leather strap is 3/4 inch