Superb group photo. Many years ago when I had a 300+ collection I could have and really do wish I had done a similar photo but I could have included all three barrels on the Mk II and MK III's in .177/.22/S-TGT/ two stage trigger and S-TGT conversion in .22 cal. Sadly or stupidly or both; most guns now sold on; I only have the two stage trigger gun which was also a R & D gun used by the firm over several years to try different things. This gun is now going up for sale so any thoughts as to value from anyone for a genuine "one and only" MK III, would be appreciated. Also if you let me have the serial number for the MK III, I may be able to surprise you with some very detailed info on it [ number has to be above 44370] bellringer
I do wonder what made Webley change direction, and make the more "traditional" type of rifle, rather than sick with their earlier "large pistol" design.
John Hi, nice to see the four MK III's. As you state the oldest one has the two stage trigger and with its number seems to re-inforce the growing doubt that is popular amongst historians, that the two stage trigger stopped at No 2500. Also I read somewhere that Webley used another wood apart from Walnut for stocks on early models, but for the life of me I can't remember what it was. I have a two stage trigger on No 4320 and have seen posts with higher numbers, so the 2500 seems a little odd. Sadly I can't date any of the guns with certainty because my information starts with 44370 which is W/E 7-11-64; so I guess 42085 is likely to be 1964 also because production varied from 60/wk to 110/wk; but if you do acquire one with a later number get in touch and I will oblige. bellringer
Hi John that's a really nice collection of older Webley Rifles, like Phil said cant understand why Webley changed their direction to more modern design. You should be proud of those rifles.