1932-1934 1st Type ‘Spring Clip’ Webley Service MK II .22 Calibre Air Rifle With All Correct 1st Type Features .22 Air Rifles

**VERY RARE** MATCHING NUMBERS S179**1932-1934 1st Type ‘Spring Clip’ Webley Service MK II .22 Calibre Air Rifle With All Correct 1st Type Features. AI 734 - AI 734

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 179’ which is repeated on the underside of the barrel. The weapon is stamped with Patent & model detail. The barrel is stamped '.22 Calibre' (all illustrated). The metal work retains its original blue finish. It has its original undamaged wood stock 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 2 leaf sight. The rifle loads and fires crisply. The price for this very rare 1st type rifle includes UK delivery. AI 734

£1,495.00