Bespoke Case* Early-Post 1975 Webley Osprey .22 Caliber Side Lever Air Rifle with Original Instruction Manual/Tools. 21533. Bespoke Case* Early-Post 1975 Webley Osprey .22 Caliber Side Lever Air Rifle with Original Instruction Manual/Tools. 21533. .22 Air Rifles

Webley Osprey Air Rifles were introduced in 1975 and manufactured by Webley & Scott at Frankley Industrial Park, Birmingham until 1984. (see page 246 of Hiller's book The Collector's Guide To Air Rifles). The most notable innovation on the Osprey is a sidelever for cocking the rifle. Mounted on the right hand side of the gun, the lever is slim and does not detract from the lines. The end has a push in catch which engages upon a stud fixed to the cylinder, and during the cocking procedure a ratchet mechanism is engaged which ensures complete safety should the lever be accidentally released during the cocking sequence. This is a very good example in .22 calibre. It is 110 cm overall with a 47 cm barrel. It has a shrouded blade fore sight, adjustable rear sight and is side lever loading. With its noticeably thicker barrel giving it a ‘bull barrel’ appearance. It has good metalwork throughout with all original finish and only minor signs of age. The wood work is very good also with minor signs of use *see images*. The stock has a Webley signature rubber recoil pad. The cylinder housing is stamped with .22 Calibre details and serial number '02730'. The top of the cylinder is grooved for telescopic sight. Between the grooves is deeply stamped & highlighted 'Webley Osprey'. The bespoke wooden box is complete with its original polystyrene insert, original alan keys and instruction/care manual. The rifle cocks, loads fires with a strong spring action firing at 10.9 ft/lb. The price for this excellent bespoke boxed rifle includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. Sn 21533.