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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Reviewer Rating | 9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.5/10  |
By Doolie
on 14th Aug 2006
| Value for money | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Overall value | 8/10 |
 Doolie's recommendation | |
Well balanced
Rugged
Long lasting
Not a bad point but there is some difficulty is cocking this pistol. Strength is needed.
I have had my Webley & Scott Mark 1 Air Pistol for over 35 years. The serial number of mine is 207. The calibre is.22 inch. It is one of the first air pistols that I ever had. It has travelled with me through seven house moves and is still in good condition. The photo on this section is in fact the same pistol. The construction is firearm quality steel, with the handle plates being the only plastic pieces on it.
As to use, the loading procedures is to first unlatch the barrel, which sits on top of the compression cylinder, by unlatching it at the rear of the pistol. Next place a .22 calibre pellet into the barrel end. Then using considerable strength pull the barrel up and towards the front of the pistol until you feel the piston slide latch onto the trigger sear. Now this is where the cautious, are cautious and the uncautious will hurt their fingers. Make sure the the compression piston slide does lock onto the trigger sear, otherwise it will simply spring back at speed hitting whatever is in the way. With the compression piston locked into position, carefully close the barrel until its is again locked in place. There is no safety catch system on this pistol so it is ready to go. This is why I load before cocking. Squeeze the trigger and the pistol will operate, propelling the pellet out at some velocity. I have no idea of muzzle velocity of my weapon as I do not have a chrono to measure this. The elevation of the pistol can be adjusted, but not windage, which is a pity. The trigger pull can also be adjusted by first releasing a holding screw on the lefthand side of the pistol, just above the trigger guard. The by adjusting a bigger screw which is located at the front of the trigger guard. Again this is where the cautious remain cautious and only adjust this so that there is still a reasonable restriction on the trigger pull. If this is adjusted so that the trigger becomes very light, then there are likely to be bruised, if not broken fingers, later on when cocking the pistol. Be warned.
Once the correct level of trigger pull has been set, retighten the locking screw.
This is an old design pistol that appreciates being looked after. Before shooting the pistol, place a small quantity of a good oil in the opening found at the top of the piston cylinder and barrel. This is clearly marked "oil". Let this work its way through by gently opening and closing the barrel, but be very careful when doing this.
As for accuracy, well in my hands its ok. I still shoot a good group at 10 metres. Considering the age of this pistol and the amount of pellets that it has fired, this speaks well for the Webley & Scott manufacture. The weapon is easy to strip down and clean. Be careful when releasing the end cap that secures the compression piston and spring. Make sure you have it properly covered and not pointing at any one, including yourself. Cleaning the pistol after shooting and oiling it down with the usual TLC will kept this pistol in good and useful condition for years. These pistols are now in the collectors field, so if you have one or are thinking of getting one, it is a good investment, as well as being a good pistol.
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