hedd-wyn Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I couldn't help notice that there are a lot of these guns for sale and that they can be bought for as little as 40 quid! I realise that they are going to be pretty tatty at this price but quite fancy buying one and spending some time working and restoring it. There's a photo at home of the old man shooting one when he was a kid so obtaining one would be sentimental as well as practical. I realise that these are very popular so would be very interested to know what they would be like for some pest control. Thanks in advance. HEDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) I love mine. They don't take 3" cartridges, so you can be a little limited there. But, on the plus side ... The gun is very light. Not at all tiring to carry around for hours on end Cartridges are small and light. 50 cartridges comfortably go into my jacket pocket. Effective. I use mine for magpies, rabbits, dispatching foxes in cage traps, rats, the occasional crow or jackdaw. It'll knock down rabbits at 30 yards, easily Cheap. I'm not bothered if I bash the barrel on the bars of my fox trap, as I'm pushing it through. I'd probably be in tears if I damaged my Bettinsoli, as would SWMBO if she scratched her Beretta. The other really nice thing is that it forces you to pick your shots a bit more, think they are all full choke, and with 14g of No. 6 shot, you've got to be a bit choosy. That probably explains why I miss so rarely with it. Depending on where you are in North Wales, if we can arrange, then you'd be welcome to have a go with mine sometime Edited January 21, 2013 by robbiep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for the detailed review Robbie, much appreciated. It will be used on rabbits more than anything and possibly the odd crow nearer to the barns. There are a few cottages near where the rabbits are, although the owners know I shoot there, I wouldnt feel comfertable using the 12g somehow. Im sure the old man will glow up when he sees it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 ive still got mine after 45 years, its not the deluxe model just plain without the chequering....had the barrell polished and re-blued...gunsmiths love doing them because the quality of the metal is so good and it takes the blueing so well....always use eley furlong 5 or 6 fantastic little gun when i bought mine it was 13 pounds 16s and 9d that was including purchase tax, saved up for it apple picking one autumn will never get rid of it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilersmiff Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Love these guns to and plan to get one in the near future. I may be mistaken but I thought some were chambered to take 3 inch cartridges, also a 3 shot version is available think it was called "The Sportsman " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I do know the Norica bolt action magazine ones are 3". But I thought all of the Webley bolt actions were 2 1/2 - unless there are some modified ones out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Lovely wee guns - Because they're so simple, even a tatty-looking example can be done up very easily with a bit of TLC. Wish I hadn't sold mine I shot a 'going away' teal the other week with a folding Breda 2.5" .410... I was as surprised to see it break as the others present Get one for £40, strip the woodwork, maybe even treat it to a reblue and you'll have a great looking wee gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Im glad to hear postitive comments about these classic guns. My only concern about buying a 'really' cheap one would probably be the condition of the bores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ive got one to. Used when i check traps. its gaffa taped up at the fore end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 i bought 0ne about 1971 for £6 had a bulge ring in it,got loads of rats an bunnies with it eventually gave it to a farmer friend for sqizzers,he,s one of my permissions.sturdy and reliable.real webleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 What a coincidence. I just acquired one of these for £40. My farming friend recently cleared out his late father-in-law's gun cabinet and knew I was interested in something for my Grandson. It has been checked by a local gunsmith (who would buy every one that came his way). The stock was covered in old varnish but now is stripped and I am about to start the CCL three part stock oil kit refurbishment process which will take about 14-16 days. Really looking forward to having a go with it. Incidentally, found a website www.fourten.org.uk where it states that the gun will put 77 No 6 shot in a 30 inch circle at 40 yards!! Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I got one as a starter gun for my son. He now uses a 20g double barrel. He got most of his firsts with it. We used it last summer to bag over 100 Rats up my mates farm it's good fun to shoot. My 10yr old daughter has Used it with 9g 2"carts. I don't think I will part with it now. A lovely little gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) my first gun, Oh to be eleven again with a pocket full of Eley Fourlong on my uncles farm. Edited January 22, 2013 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Out of interest where are you guys looking to get these so cheap? Cheapest in gun trader is £50 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 It aways worth ringing or emailing gun dealers that have online stores just incase they have something stored in the back. Most RFDs probably don't see the point in advertising a £40 gun online so worth doing the research. I know wich gun you are talking about, but if its the same one then it's at the Shetlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 my first gun, Oh to be eleven again with a pocket full of Eley Fourlong on my uncles farm. Mine too, great memories of cycling to my grandmothers farm from school and knocking over a few rabbits with it. Keep the range short and it was a useful little gun. Been hankering over getting another recently purely for nostalgic reasons, but would I ever use it? Probably not. Think I would prefer an air rifle for sitting rabbits these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Love these guns to and plan to get one in the near future. I may be mistaken but I thought some were chambered to take 3 inch cartridges, also a 3 shot version is available think it was called "The Sportsman " I do know the Norica bolt action magazine ones are 3". But I thought all of the Webley bolt actions were 2 1/2 - unless there are some modified ones out there I'll revise and apologise, as I was wrong. The 'sportsman' with the magazine did come with a 3" chamber, howver all of the single loaders were 2.5" chambered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Mine too, great memories of cycling to my grandmothers farm from school and knocking over a few rabbits with it. Keep the range short and it was a useful little gun. Been hankering over getting another recently purely for nostalgic reasons, but would I ever use it? Probably not. Think I would prefer an air rifle for sitting rabbits these days. You lucky **** mine was a BSA bolt action still have it good gun. Still like the Webley tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal 7888 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 ive got a mint condition one, which me and my dad restored for my first gun!! awesome little gun! young crows out of trees and flying is really good fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 i have a webley sporster which has a 3 shot magazine built inside this takes 3" cartridges and i have had tthis for 20 odd years a lovely little gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Anybody on here know anything about the history of these guns? When/where they were built ect? PS think I've found the one I want, £50 fora bit of history aint bad lads! Edited January 22, 2013 by hedd-wyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 http://www.fourten.org.uk/nostalgia23.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 http://www.fourten.o...ostalgia23.html Spot on Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Oval Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Anybody on here know anything about the history of these guns? When/where they were built ect? PS think I've found the one I want, £50 fora bit of history aint bad lads! Try contacting Gallyon's of Hingham in Norfolk he runs the webley register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Try contacting Gallyon's of Hingham in Norfolk he runs the webley register. Brilliant, thanks bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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