Webley Senior Value, Repair Part - Fixed.

[DaveF]

I have had this Webley sitting in my pistol locker for about the last 25 years, and had forgotten about it until the other day.
I haven't used it in that time, so it might as well go to another home, but I don't have a realistic idea of it's value.
It's fairly old, Serial Number S17558, and it has both .177 and .22 barrels. Bluing is mostly there, and the grips are in good condition. The original leather/brass ferrule breech seal was long ago replaced with a neoprene one
The fly in the ointment, and the reason I put it away in the first place, is that occasionally it will fire itself with little to no pressure on the trigger. I was going to pull it apart to check sear engagement etc., but never did.
So, with that in mind, what is a reasonable estimate of value ??
Thanks, DaveF.

 

[mbonner]

I'm looking for one like that, but who would do the trigger work?
I'd have to send it back to England, but I'll trade you a Norinco 22 Colt Woodsman like new for it, if you have restricted status on your PAL
Mike
mbonner@mts.net

 

[garmic]

I will hazard a guess and say $250.00 since you have two barrels. Even with the trigger problem, parts are still available.

 

[Canadian_Zuk]

^ I agree. $250-$300. Considering a new tempest is around $250 in one caliber.

 

[DaveF]

Thank you gentlemen.
I pulled it apart, and the sear does in fact have some damage which affects it's correct operation.
New sears are available, but so far I can only find them in the UK.
Anyone know of any in Canada ????

 

[DaveF]

Another "Doh" moment - I pulled the pistol apart again today in frustration, after re-checking on UK websites which have pictures of sears, triggers, etc..
What I had thought was damage/wear to the sear was in fact the way it was machined when made (one side of the concave shaped top slightly lower than the other).
My pistol is a fairly early one, and it's trigger return spring is not the flat spring shown on the UK websites, but a coil compression spring set into a blind hole in the top rear of the trigger, and bearing against the flat underside of the frame.
This spring has lost some of it's tension over the years, but I was able to stretch it slightly to give it more tension for the trigger to hold the sear more firmly up in place.
Problem solved, and now the only time it fires is with definite pressure on the trigger. Now I just need to find a replacement spring to have on hand.
Thanks again for earlier responses.

 

[gab]

Glad you were able to fix that nice old Webley Senior. They are well made and a pleasure to shoot.

Grant in Nanaimo

 

[OhCanada]

It looks like a fine pistol but the UK problem is why I am looking more to Crossmans these days. They service older guns right from the USA. I am also getting into Gamo and will have to research their customer service.

If anyone tries to talk you down in price, reminded them that older is often better when it comes to products these days.

 

[2strklvr]

I saw one in worse shape than that sell at auction for $300 + the buyer's premium. I have one and personally wouldn't even consider selling it for a dime less than $350.