Webley & Scott Webley Senior .177

Webley & Scott Senior slant-grip air pistol in .177 calibre, manufactured between 1935-1939 with serial numbers in the S7000-S19,000 range. All-steel construction with brown synthetic grips and polished blue finish. This example retains most of its original finish with an attractive patina that speaks to its 85+ year heritage. The pistol functions correctly and represents the compact, elegant pre-war design without the barrel knurling added after 1945.

Introduced in 1935, the slant-grip version offered a more ergonomic hold compared to the earlier straight-grip models. .177 calibre provides a flatter trajectory, making it ideal for precision target shooting and plinking. The slant-grip Senior is considered one of the all-time classic air pistols, better-finished than handguns costing much more.

Webley suspended air weapon production between 1939-1945 for the war effort, making these pre-war examples particularly significant. Early examples from the pre-war years are particularly prized by collectors, sought after not only for their performance but for their place in airgun history. Manufactured by the esteemed British firearms company Webley & Scott, the Pre-War Senior is a testament to the craftsmanship and innovation of the pre-World War II era.

Ref: Vintage air pistol cabinet

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