Post 1975, Webley Osprey \'Super-Target\' .177 Calibre, Side lever, Air Rifle With Anschutz Competition Target Sights. .177 Air Rifles

Post 1975, Webley Osprey 'Super-Target' .177 Calibre, Side lever, Air Rifle With Anschutz Competition Target Sights. Sn 18957:13 - 18957:13

Webley Osprey Air Rifles were introduced in 1975 and manufactured by Webley & Scott at Frankley Industrial Park, Birmingham (see page 246 of Hiller's book The Collector's Guide To Air Rifles). The Osprey was produced in both standard format and as the Webley Osprey 'Super-Target' configured specifically for target and competition use. This is an excellent example of the Super-Target. It is 43 1/2" overall with a 19" barrel. It has a shrouded target fore sight, adjustable Anschutz competition target rear sight and is side lever loading. It has excellent metal throughout with all original finish and the wood work is excellent. The cylinder housing is stamped with .177 Calibre detail, poorly struck serial number which is either 2009 or 2309 supertarget designation and Webley address. The top of the cylinder is grooved for telescopic sight. Between the grooves is deeply stamped & highlighted 'Webley Osprey' (partially obscured by the rear target sight. The rifle cocks, loads & dry fires perfectly as it should with a strong spring action. The price 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 18957:13

£425.00