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Aurelio Corso
PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:12 am  Reply with quote



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I found a 16 with some cast off and was wanting to know if these are good shotguns.It is a box lock ,greener cross bolt like my Sauer.Thanks for any info.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:47 am  Reply with quote
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SXS or O/U?

Old or newly made gun?
Made in England or Turkey?

The old ones are GREAT

Mike

http://www.dogsanddoubles.com/2014/11/good-gun-alert-a-nice-looking-16g-webley-scott-model-700/

https://www.webleyandscott.com/collections/shotguns

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:42 am  Reply with quote



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AC,

The original Classics are nice guns, I have no idea of the value modern day. However I would keep the original in my Grouse gun collection and use it for sure!

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:26 pm  Reply with quote



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Aurelio Corso wrote:
I found a 16 with some cast off and was wanting to know if these are good shotguns.It is a box lock ,greener cross bolt like my Sauer.Thanks for any info.


In a sentence: "if it's been taken care of, definitely yes."

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Aurelio Corso
PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:18 am  Reply with quote



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It’s a prewar sxs 6lbs.1ounce.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 11:44 am  Reply with quote
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Aurelio,
Webley & Scott made guns for many different companies and also sold them under their own name. The quality runs from decent to Best (equivalent to London best makers).

I have two Army & Navy 16 bore sidelocks and both were made by Webley & Scott. They are both well made guns and delivered in 1904 and 1907 and one is a higher grade than the other. Both are very nice examples with much original condition.

I would look for a gun with good original condition and well struck barrels with no pitting (external or internal). W&S also made a 700 series (postwar) that included 16’s but you more frequently find them in 12 and 20 bore. Often you can find them in near new condition.

Here is a link to an article on Webley & Scott 700 guns.
https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=314656

An alternative to keep in mind:
Some of the Army & Navy boxlocks were made by Webley & Scott, but Osbourne and possibly others also made them. Usually an Army & Navy will sell for a little less money than a gun marked Webley & Scott, even if they are identical guns, made in the same period. Most of the A&N guns I see for sale were made in the early 1900’s. If you come across one you can send an e-mail to Glasgow and get info on when made, who purchased and sale price at the following address:
enquiries@archives.gla.ac.uk

Good Hunting,
Mike
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Aurelio Corso
PostPosted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:13 am  Reply with quote



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Thanks for the great info.
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Flintsteel
PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:30 pm  Reply with quote



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Webley & Scott were probably the most prolific maker of guns in England during the first half of the 20th century. I am of the opinion that at least 75% of the guns made in that country during that period were either made by them or parts were sourced from them. While there are probably several thousand names on English guns there were actually only a handful of makers producing them and either supplying guns in the white to smaller firms or completely finishing the guns and putting others names on them. One of the little secrets in England seems to be that some prestige London names actually began their lives in the W & S Birmingham factory.

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Gil S
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I have an H. Atkin 12 ga. that is a rebadged W&S. As noted, the company furnished makers guns in the white and the second gunmaker finished it out. One design difference from other makers is that the hinge pin is integral to the action and is not removable or replaceable. However with the advent of TIG welding, any gun that is off face is easily repairable. It's not something to lose sleep over. Be sure the gun is on face, however. The most important aspect of a gun purchase is the quality and soundness of the barrels. Gil
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Lewis295
PostPosted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:43 am  Reply with quote



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Aurelio Corso wrote:
It’s a prewar sxs 6lbs.1ounce.


I think I know the gun you were looking at, seemed to have gone for a great price. Did it end up at your house??
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Aurelio Corso
PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:08 pm  Reply with quote



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No, still looking
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