Webley & Scott Webley Mark 1 .22

Vintage Webley Mark 1 (.22 Rare Calibre) Slant Grip Air Pistol – Late Post-War "Birmingham 4" Era (1956–1958)

Calibre: .22 (Rare variant for this era—much harder to find than the standard .177)

Era: 1956–1958 production window

Batch Number: 834

Description & Condition Report:

Up for sale is an honest, completely un-messed with example of a late post-war Webley Mark 1 slant grip air pistol. This particular pistol features a highly specific combination of factory markings that firmly dates its production to between 1956 and 1958, right before Webley moved their factory operations.

Markings: It carries the "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM 4" address stamp on the cylinder. Crucially, the rear end cap is stamped with the "DO NOT REMOVE" warning text, complete with its original factory red-painted infill.

Cosmetics: The pistol shows some light surface rust and an age-related patina, but there is no deep pitting anywhere on the steel. It is an ideal candidate for a gentle, sympathetic clean-up with fine oil and 0000 steel wool, or it can be left exactly as a vintage survivor.

Grips: Fitted with the original black checkered Vulcanite/Bakelite grips. Please note there is some damage to the left-side grip panel [a 14mm chip at the r/h side of the base -. However, they remain structurally secure on the frame and the diamond checkering is still nice and crisp. (See close-up photo).

Mechanics: The pistol cocks, locks up tightly, and fires correctly. The internal linkages and trigger assembly feel smooth.

Compression: As is standard for a 70-year-old air pistol, the compression feels a bit weak. It will likely require a fresh leather piston washer and breech seal kit to bring it back to full power, but it is a fully functioning shooter rather than a basket-case project gun.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Webley enthusiast to pick up a scarcer .22 calibre variant with a verified, highly trackable factory history.

Asking Price: £225 ONO (Or Nearest Offer)

Location: South London / SE25]

Delivery: Prefer face-to-face collection/inspection so you can see the gun in person. Alternatively, I am happy to post via Royal Mail Special Delivery at the buyer's expense (fully tracked, insured, and sent via legal surface-only mail). Buyers must be able to prove they are over 18 years of age.