Webley Mk3 Air Rifle

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - With PH16M peep sight.

This is a mid-production model.

With thanks to Mike for the following pics of this early model:

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Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Supertarget - Late Model Circa 1975.

The last model Supertarget had an Anschutz rear diopter sight.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Supertarget - Early Model.

With thanks to Mike for these pics.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Series Three.

The series no. according to Chris Thrale in his book <i>Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005</i>.

With thanks to Mike for these pics.

The information below is taken from the catalogue advertising the auction of the Myron Kasok airgun collection, sold by the Rock Island Auction Company December 13-15, 2003. Pic is copyright Rock Island Auction Co.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Series Seven.

The series no. according to Chris Thrale in his book Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Serial No.31.

With thanks to Dale for these pics of one of the first Mk3s.

In .177 cal.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Early Circa 1949/1950 Boxed.

With thanks to John M for these pics:

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Late Boxed.

With thanks to Tim of www.timdysonairguns.co.uk for these pics.

Tim's blurb for this rifle:

A very rare boxed Webley Mark 3 Air Rifle in .22 calibre. The action is in excellent condition showing few marks to the blued metalwork. The stock is also in good condition there are some marks on the varnished finish from storage but there are no splits or cracks. The action does appear to have been fitted to the stock at some time but the screw heads are not chewed up so it looks as if this was disassembled and then stored away after little use. The box although tatty clearly shows the ‘Webley’ label on the lid the model type and calibre to one end flap. It contains the original instruction leaflet, empty oil bottle, Tin of Webley .22 Pellets (not full), warning label (which was attached to the rifle), design centre label and an embroidered Webley sew on badge. This is a scarce item as once the rifle was assembled the box was often thrown away. I have not assembled this to check how the rifle fires for obvious reasons. The rifle dates from approximately 1975 and has the scope rail fitted and is complete with its open sights and foresight shroud. A really nice collectable rifle.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Series Two.

With thanks to John M for these pics of an early 2nd series Mk3 with double-pull trigger and second type tap with fine serrations and covering plate.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - Very Early - Serial No.3.

With thanks to a collector friend for letting me take these pics.

Note the early stock disc insert, which predates the familiar patterns.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle - A Pair with PH Supertarget.

With thanks to Chris for these pics.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (nickel-plated, beech stock) 

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle c.1972 - as new in box 

These pics copyright Holts Auctioneers.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle serial no. 22 

With thanks to Trevor M for these pics.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle with chequered stock 

Webley Mk3 Supertarget (PH sight) 

Pics copyright Holts Auctioneers.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle serial no. 34671 

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (cased) 

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (c.1951, boxed) 

Pics copyright Holts Auctioneers.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (Don Robinson stock) 

With thanks to Chris.

Webley Mk3 compared to Diana 45 

With thanks to Mike.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle instructions 

See here:

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/troubledshooters-pics-webley-miscellaneous/webley-mk-3-instructions/

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (late, boxed, Birmingham 21) 

Pics copyright Holts Auctioneers.

Early Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (boxed) 

Webley Mk3 Supertarget (long box, late 1974) 

With thanks to John M.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (November 1974, factory chequering) 

Pics copyright Holts Auctioneers.

Webley Mk3 Air Rifle (smoothbore) 

With thanks to John M.

Webley Mk3 Supertarget (Webley team rifle?) 

With thanks to Peter.

This rifle has a strange 'not for resale' marking. Said to be a Webley team rifle, perhaps it was used by Webley employees for target practice, or perhaps located in a non-Webley premises where air rifles were sold and the stamp was to ensure this gun wasn't confused with other retail stock - like a gunshop range for example?