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Introduction I am River-Ranger I am also from Cheshire

Post by River-Ranger » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:20 am

I spent a lot of time shooting air guns in my youth and I am getting back into it. I have just bought a Webley tempest pistol .22 (made in Birmingham not Turkey) and it is in very good condition. I also own a BSA air sporter rifle under lever .22 and a Checkeslovakian air pistol .177 not sure what company made it. :|

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Post by dnic » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:27 am

Hello and welcome,

New here myself, reading the posts there seems to be a wealth of information, and a friendly bunch of people.

David

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Post by kj68 » Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:48 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum, like David said great bunch on here.
Atb kj68 :)
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Post by River-Ranger » Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:58 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys! My recent purchases are a Webley Tempest & Webley Hurricane pistols both in their original boxes and in excellent condition. I guess I just love the style of them. Can anyone tell me where I can locate the serial numbers on these guns I have looked over them so guess they must be concealed somewhere? :D

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Post by kj68 » Thu Mar 27, 2014 4:28 pm

Hi as far as I am aware there are no serial numbers if made in the uk, so I have been told. But dont take my word mate. Hopes this helps you.
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Post by Certus » Thu Mar 27, 2014 5:15 pm

Hi,

The above is quite correct in that post-war Webley air pistols made in the UK do not carry Ser Nos.

The later 'Tempests' had a wider trigger blade, but apart from that, I'm not sure how you could establish even rough manufacturing dates for these later models. The Turkish 'Tempest's do in contrast carry Ser Nos and in my experience compare quite favourably with their classic 'Brummie' forbears.

As you may be aware The 'Typhoon' and 'Hurricane' were first introduced by Webley in the mid-1970s in response to stiff foreign competition for a more serious Target configured air pistol. Unfortunately, although well made, they were not a great success and Webley essential cut the front and back off the' Hurricane' to create the more traditionally compact 'Tempest' which was an immediate success.

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Post by pmh » Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:09 pm

Hello,

And welcome to the forum.

Not sure how I missed this when it driest posted.

Kind regards,



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Post by River-Ranger » Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:34 pm

Thanks for the info guys. I have been bitten by the Webley bug and I am know on the lookout for buying a Webley Senior in good condition. Any tips or advice is always welcome.
Thanks in advance :ugeek:

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Post by pmh » Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:01 pm

I am sure somebody will point you in the right direction.

The regular arms fair at Preston might be a good place to visit, as you can examine what's on offer before making a decision.

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Post by River-Ranger » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:50 pm

Thanks Phil

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