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(@richyho)
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Hello all. I was hoping someone might be able to identify this rifle for me... 

 

 

Many thanks

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Topic starter Posted : 24th May 2023 10:05
Garvin
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I think it's an early Hämmerli.

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Posted : 24th May 2023 12:18
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Thanks @garvin. So side lever probably then. Mid-1970s-ish. I currently only have this picture to go on. Cheers

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Topic starter Posted : 24th May 2023 13:19
Cinimod
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Judging by the trigger, rear sight and very thick barrel I'd say it is a Webley Osprey.........dom

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Posted : 25th May 2023 23:17
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Garvin
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Dom knows his stuff...

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/webley-rifles/webley-osprey/

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Posted : 27th May 2023 21:32
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The rifle arrived today and I can confirm that it's a .22 Webley Osprey. Still shoots fine after many years of storage - guessing around 8 ft lbs judging by the depth it buries the pellets into wood. It's in need of some TLC with some rusting spots on the metalwork and scratching of the wood finish. I'm thinking wire wool to clean it all back. Can I ask how I would then go about getting the metalwork back to black?

Cheers

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Topic starter Posted : 28th May 2023 12:52
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Posted by: @richyho

The rifle arrived today and I can confirm that it's a .22 Webley Osprey. Still shoots fine after many years of storage - guessing around 8 ft lbs judging by the depth it buries the pellets into wood. It's in need of some TLC with some rusting spots on the metalwork and scratching of the wood finish. I'm thinking wire wool to clean it all back. Can I ask how I would then go about getting the metalwork back to black?

Cheers

 

yep 0000 wire wool and some 3 in 1 oil should get it back to some sense of normality, but if anything more then a re blue is about £100.........dom

 

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Posted : 29th May 2023 14:49
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