Webley Tempest

[RedRoyRegulator]

I’ve been offered this Webley Tempest .22 flavour, I think .177 are more desirable, comes in later plain cardboard box & full tin of Webley .22 pellets with paper label

Any ideas on value, I’d say about 150?

 

[waisted skirt]

I would say you are about right give it take with your valuation.

 

[2506sendero]

If you have been offered that for 150 sovs, snap his hand off

 

[RedRoyRegulator]

I guess it’s worth 150 then @2506sendero

Anything to look out for? I know it’s English Webley & not Turkish with the rolled pins & markings, looks like he’s not used it much

 

[2506sendero]

It's worth every penny of the asking price with box, papers, and original Webley Special pellets, and you can tell from the white lettering and unmolested screw heads, that it's had an easy life.
If you have tried to cock it, it should feel quite stiff to cock if it has seen little use, and there is a bit of a knack until you get used to these.

 

[elitist]

I'd second what @2506sendero states without hesitation! Looks to be in fine overall condition. Nip along there and pay him the £150 if that's what is being asked. Although those plain cardboard boxes are not the most desirable, it is a box and has all those accompanying bits-and-pieces. Also, some users claim that the .22 versions are superior to the .177, so don't let it being .22 put you off. Inexpensive 5.5mm Marksman pellets will work nicely in it!

 

[RedRoyRegulator]

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts on this, yes after looking at previous sales, the price seems to be about right

 

[Radlad]

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts on this, yes after looking at previous sales, the price seems to be about right

It's not really a 'snatch his hand off' if that's a private sale. Round about the right ball park so it's a price fair to both parties

 

[elitist]

It's not really a 'snatch his hand off' if that's a private sale. Round about the right ball park so it's a price fair to both parties

Maybe not a, "snatch his hand off" price, but nonetheless, a good price for both the condition and overall presentation and 'completeness' and definitely worth a timely response! I've seen a lot worse condition ones in quite rough boxes being offered at considerably more!

 

[2506sendero]

Maybe not a, "snatch his hand off" price, but nonetheless, a good price for both the condition and overall presentation and 'completeness' and definitely worth a timely response! I've seen a lot worse condition ones in quite rough boxes being offered at considerably more!

I've seen them go in that condition for more - without all the extra bits & bobs

 

[Longhunter]

I've seen them go in that condition for more - without all the extra bits & bobs

Ya mean like the 300.00 i recently paid for mine?

 

[elitist]

Ya mean like the 300.00 i recently paid for mine?

It's always the way though, isn't it? Just after you've bought something at a certain price, another one comes along, either better, cheaper or both! Bet it's happened to many of us, especially were guns are concerned. Oh for that crystal ball.....!

 

[yana]

150 for pistol alone. Boxed its worth more.

 

[2506sendero]

150 for pistol alone. Boxed its worth more.

Agreed, condition is everything

 

[Stup]

Id say that's a bargain
As the empty box would be worth £20-25 the manual £20 and the pellet tin £15-20 if they were sold,not suggesting you do that as would be a shame to break it up,but if you did the pistol would of only cost you £85-90

 

[Myatto]

Sounds spot on, especially boxed, My first Air Pistol when I was growing up, you have made all Dewey eyed and nostalgic now, I may look for one ... Ps not sure if they are still in sales part on the Forum, somebody had Walnut Grips for sale

 

[2506sendero]

My first Air Pistol when I was growing up, you have made all Dewey eyed and nostalgic now, I may look for one ...

Good luck with your nostalgia kick, which can become expensive, ask me how i know

 

[elitist]

Good luck with your nostalgia kick, which can become expensive, ask me how i know

...you could also ask me!

 

[Gat Man]

@airgunner.177 does the grips
They are top quality

 

[elitist]

@airgunner.177 does the grips
They are top quality

They sure are......here's my Tempest & Hurricane wearing theirs!