The 'Winds of Webley' have changed......to a Hurricane!

[elitist]

Thank’s @elitist
Will see what it’s like once taken apart hopefully just a touch up job will be fine and some blueing on the barrel should be surface
Replacement forend and pin as both missing
There are a few screws that have seen better days that I will replace more cosmetic than anything else
It’s shooting fine so hopefully internally just a good clean/polish

picked up a .177 a couple of years ago that was in better condition just replaced the fore end due to some deep scratches this one shoots great

Might invest in some Walnut Grips the do sett them off

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That's a nice-looking one Stu! I always reface damaged screw slots, so they don't spoil the overall look. A set of Andys (@airgunner.177) grips do finish them off nicely and make them feel a lot better in the hand. I'm a fan....

 

[Stu.22]

Nice work has came up a treat
got one hear picked up some time ago in .22 that needs a bit work done and a couple of parts replacing
Forend is the only part missing
Barrel is a bit sloppy when it’s open definitely needs looking at

What’s the best paint to use on the frame?

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With the recent weather not being so favourable
Decided to give the .22 Hurricane I purchased off here some tlc and a service

Hasn’t turned out to bad and shooting nicely
Replacement front end turned up today just to finish the job off

 

[elitist]

With the recent weather not being so favourable
Decided to give the .22 Hurricane I purchased off here some tlc and a service

Hasn’t turned out to bad and shooting nicely
Replacement front end turned up today just to finish the job off

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Good to hear! Glad to know that it's shooting OK. I gave into temptation and bought this mint, boxed .22 version, a few weeks ago. I actually didn't have a Hurricane in .22, so that was my excuse! It is actually one of the earlier ones, which had amongst other slight differences to the later version, the single word 'Hurricane' and also 'Birmingham' on the fore-end, but like many others, it had split

, albeit cleanly. Previous owner had replaced it with the later 'Webley Hurricane' type. The original was included with the sale and I intend to bond it at some juncture, just to retain it as an original part.

 

[Watchsapart]

What a lovely job! Well done

 

[elitist]

What a lovely job! Well done

Thank you! Must admit I do like a good restoration job to keep me occupied and my interest going. It's very unusual for me to buy a mint, boxed example, like the Hurricane above. For me, there's no real skill or talent involved in just getting out my wallet and buying something perfect and once the initial excitement of the purchase has dissipated, I'm left feeling a bit empty if I've got no rust or chipped paint to deal with......!

 

[John M]

Thank you! Must admit I do like a good restoration job to keep me occupied and my interest going. It's very unusual for me to buy a mint, boxed example, like the Hurricane above. For me, there's no real skill or talent involved in just getting out my wallet and buying something perfect and once the initial excitement of the purchase has dissipated, I'm left feeling a bit empty if I've got no rust or chipped paint to deal with......!

Being the world's worst DIY'er, I'm the complete opposite!

The trouble with buying a truly pristine item is I'm then frightened of over using it, despite my self imposed rule that all collectables I retain must be working and capable of hitting the mark.