Webley & Scott Service MKII .22

This is an excellent original early 1930’s 1st Type Webley Service Mark II Air Rifle in .22 Calibre. These rifles also known as the 'Spring Clip Service' due to the spring barrel retention clip were introduced in 1932 and produced until introduction of the 2nd Type MK II C1934 (See Chapter 2 of Thrale's book Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005). The trigger guard of the rifle is stamped with serial number ‘S 484’ which is repeated on the underside of the barrel. The weapon is stamped with Patent No 371548 & model detail. The barrel is stamped '.22 Calibre'. The metal work retains its original blue finish. It has its original wood stock *minor signs of age related wear near the trigger guard* with chequered panel wrist & ribbed butt plate. It has its original correct 1st type, spring retaining catch, 1st type flip up rear sight, safety catch and has a ramp blade fore sight. It also has a folding two leaf sight. The rifle loads and fires crisply. The price for this very rare 1st type rifle includes UK delivery. 21072.