Cornish Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I recently purchased a Webley Scott 810 semi auto 12g second hand. As i am new to the sport i did not want to spend too much on my first gun. I had to replace the action bar after two weeks of ownership as it had broke (not sure it was like it when i purchased it or broke in use). On reassemble with the new action bar i now have to press the release button to load the magazine. Is this correct? Is it the same for other Webley Scott 810 and was mine modified before so not the need to use release button to load the magazine? Also the release button is now sticking out further than before. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Although I am not familiar with webley 810s, I have heard of this happening with Hatsans and older Berreta autos. I've been told it is usually because the action bars a slightly different versions. Then again it may be another reason. Take it to a gun smith and have him check it over, he might be able to make alterations to return it to the way it was before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I had the same problem on the one i had - a Left handed model - a bit of accelerated wear on the part of the carrier that was fouling the bolt release catch made it slightly less of an issue but ultimately i got rid the gun with this being one of the reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Brian Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 With my Wife's 820 you have to hold the button in whilst loading and from memory there was a review in sporting gun about them (article was on their web site). They commented on having to hold the button down to reload. If bits are breaking on your gun and you have any doubt it would probably be best to get a gunsmith to give the once over. ATB Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 you ARE supposed to use the button to load my 810 in camo that i had worked fine no problems at all wish i still had it to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 you ARE supposed to use the button to load my 810 in camo that i had worked fine no problems at all wish i still had it to be honest I actually had some idiot form Webley tell me that it is part of the loading cycle to push the bolt release to allow the carrier to move. The tricky dexterity required to handle and insert a cart while depressing the bolt release catch on the 810 make it a real design flaw- I also would rather retain the option to load the magazine and then use the bolt release to chamber a cartridge. I'm glad i'm rid of it frankly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wow, thanks for all your replies. And not one negative, really appreciated. Cheers, i will get it checked and use the button to load the magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I appreciate what your saying Canis. A lot to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFDSGC Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have the 810 (left handed ejection 12 ga) and you can load the magazine without pressing the bolt release button on my one. There is a slight resistance, but the cartridge goes in fine. If you hold the button, the resistance goes. Maybe a tolerance thing ? Guns been ok, but haven't used it much (under 1000) hence it's for sale in Sporting Gun at £350 at the moment.... Definitely agree with those who advise getting it checked by a smith though, can't be too careful. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I also had a left handed version of this gun not for long mind you if i remember correctly i had to hold the button in whilst loading the magazine........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks everyone for your comments and advice. I know some of you got rid quick, but i like the Webley and best of all i'm hitting clays...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadge-it Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ive still got 810 and very happy with it had it from new these guns from what i was told when you buy it new that they have a life time warrenty but you have to get them sevice every three years,and yes once you have put the cartridge in then press the button which then loads the cartridge, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyhunter Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I actually had some idiot form Webley tell me that it is part of the loading cycle to push the bolt release to allow the carrier to move. The tricky dexterity required to handle and insert a cart while depressing the bolt release catch on the 810 make it a real design flaw- I also would rather retain the option to load the magazine and then use the bolt release to chamber a cartridge. I'm glad i'm rid of it frankly. Had the same thing happen on an 810 mark 1 i had, frustrated me no end, inclusive of the stupid little button you need to press in the loading gate each time you want to clear a live shell, i got rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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