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Webley Service Air Rifle MKII
fixerup:
That is a very good tip Gerry,
When I was younger, my pellet gun was not working well, so I though let just take it apart and have a look what needs fixing.
When I unscrewed the cap, the spring came out so fast and the little latch caught my hand. :doh:
I had this spring assembly dangling from my hand and it was very well hooked in my skin. Not only it was very painful at the moment it was very painful getting it out. 30 some years later I can still see the scar. So be very very careful .
Cheers!
Phil
andyf:
Gerry, I'd already cocked, loaded and fired it before your advice. Still, no apparent harm done.
I did know about confining the spring before dismantling, and then letting it expand under control. In my youth, I've taken a few airguns to bits; when I was 9 my parents gave me £1 to go and buy my first air rifle from the local newsagent. Elf'n'Safety was a bit laxer in 1957...
But this is the first airgun I've bought in 45+ years, though I still have my old .177 BSA Cadet Major.
Piston rings, eh? Those sound interesting!
Andy
johnbaz:
--- Quote from: andyf on November 28, 2011, 04:44:56 AM ---Hi Gerry,
Yes, I'm a lucky sod (our US cousins will think I'm talking about the lawn, so that's OK).
Here are a couple of pics. As you will see, it's been got at by the rust worm, and the piston-puller links are unblued; they don't seem to be original.
Cocking and the trigger action seem nice and smooth, but I suspect it is a little short of puff; probably the piston seal.
I don't know what to do about the rust. What do you suggest?
Included in the gift was a funny little .177 air pistol with its barrel through the middle of the cylinder and the cocking lever along the side. It is a pity that it is so rusty as to be beyond restoration.
Andy
Andy
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Hi Andy The pistol sound like an Accles and Shelvoke 'Warrior'
Does it look like this??
http://www.gunstar.co.uk/images/Gun-Images/Accles-and-Shelvoke-Ltd-warrior-A25023.jpg
You would probably be amazed at what can be done with rusty old guns, the restorers use brick/masonary cleaner to remove rust and traces of old bluing and then send them off for hot blue/blacking, they come back sometimes better than the original factory finish :thumbup:
John :beer:
andyf:
--- Quote from: johnbaz on December 25, 2011, 09:02:12 PM ---Hi Andy The pistol sound like an Accles and Shelvoke 'Warrior'
Does it look like this??
http://www.gunstar.co.uk/images/Gun-Images/Accles-and-Shelvoke-Ltd-warrior-A25023.jpg
You would probably be amazed at what can be done with rusty old guns, the restorers use brick/masonary cleaner to remove rust and traces of old bluing and then send them off for hot blue/blacking, they come back sometimes better than the original factory finish :thumbup:
John :beer:
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Yes John, that's the same air pistol, though my rusty old one has Bakelite grips.
Acid would doubtless shift the rust, but would leave very heavy pitting. The Webley & Scott Service Mk II shows some pitting, which, while not nearly so extensive, would require a jumbo tin of elbow grease.
Andy
wildman692:
I'd love to have a go at the pistol rather than you giving up on it. Sounds just what I need to keep me busy this winter.
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