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buellm2
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Webley Osprey
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January 23, 2023, 07:58:34 PM »
I believe I will be picking one up in about a week. At first I wasn't sure it would be something that interested me but when I handled it, I knew I would make an offer. A little odd but I like odd.
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Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #1 on:
January 23, 2023, 09:19:03 PM »
Has piston rings instead of a regular seal. Not seen since the Mk1 and Mk2 rifles I believe. Modest power for the size. I'd like to see one with the Deluxe walnut stock.
Osprey replaced the Webley Mk3 that was getting very long in the tooth since it was basically a copy of a prewar 1919 BSA light pattern with a full stock. Except Webley put the loading tap on the wrong side. The Osprey has the tap back on the right side, which is in fact on the left side where it should be.
Neat gun. Hope you like it.
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buellm2
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Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #2 on:
January 24, 2023, 12:36:25 AM »
The metal is quite nicely finished, the stock could use some cleaning. It doesn't look like it was used much. I hope it all works OK. I'll post some pics when I pick it up.
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Livin' it up in the "Live Free or Die" state
Daisy model 94 (My first gun, had it since the 1950s)
Daisy Quick Skill (had it since the 1960s)
Sheridan Blue Streak (some regret over selling it)
Daisy 1200 (can't wait to get rid of it)
Bullseye Sharpshooters (betcha never shot one)
P-17s
Avanti V-10
IZH 46-M (My 10M gun, I like it a lot, I shoot it a lot)
Daisy 853 (sold, Nothing about it made me smile)
Feinwerkbau 601 (this has forever changed my idea of a good trigger) I smile every time I shoot it. I love this gun
HW 30S (OK trigger, pretty accurate, fun to shoot. Maybe a keeper)
Winchester 1100S (Possibly the worst gun I've ever owned. Gave it away.)
Crosman 600 and Sheridan E (CO2 is not my cup of tea)
Daisy and Sears .177 Target BB
Benjamin 132 (it speaks to me)
Crosman 130 (it doesn't speak to me)
Marksman Repeater (I might have liked it when I was 6)
Smith & Wesson 78G (How guns used to be made)
Webley Osprey (Charming Brit Springer)
B3-3 "the horror, the horror"
Daisy 717
Winchester 70-45 my first PCP
Gecado 806
eiyk
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Real Name: yana
Re: Webley Osprey
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January 29, 2023, 10:21:55 AM »
I have the Supertarget versions. Very nice rifles indeed
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buellm2
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Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #4 on:
February 01, 2023, 06:15:29 PM »
Cleaned it up and it looks pretty nice. Tiny scrape on the stock. Really pleased with it. I like the funky operation a lot. I might install some kind of optic as the open sights are tough for an old guy. Trigger is not great but I can live with it. Maybe I'll open it up some day and see if the trigger can be improved a bit.
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Livin' it up in the "Live Free or Die" state
Daisy model 94 (My first gun, had it since the 1950s)
Daisy Quick Skill (had it since the 1960s)
Sheridan Blue Streak (some regret over selling it)
Daisy 1200 (can't wait to get rid of it)
Bullseye Sharpshooters (betcha never shot one)
P-17s
Avanti V-10
IZH 46-M (My 10M gun, I like it a lot, I shoot it a lot)
Daisy 853 (sold, Nothing about it made me smile)
Feinwerkbau 601 (this has forever changed my idea of a good trigger) I smile every time I shoot it. I love this gun
HW 30S (OK trigger, pretty accurate, fun to shoot. Maybe a keeper)
Winchester 1100S (Possibly the worst gun I've ever owned. Gave it away.)
Crosman 600 and Sheridan E (CO2 is not my cup of tea)
Daisy and Sears .177 Target BB
Benjamin 132 (it speaks to me)
Crosman 130 (it doesn't speak to me)
Marksman Repeater (I might have liked it when I was 6)
Smith & Wesson 78G (How guns used to be made)
Webley Osprey (Charming Brit Springer)
B3-3 "the horror, the horror"
Daisy 717
Winchester 70-45 my first PCP
Gecado 806
MDriskill
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Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #5 on:
February 09, 2023, 06:21:14 PM »
Nice one!
I had an Osprey years ago - wish I'd held on to it. Love the heavy barrel, I figgered if you miss you target with the pellet you can always club it to death later, eh.
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Wood, steel, and leather...all you need for a proper airgun!
buellm2
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Posts: 1657
I remember the Eisenhower administration
Real Name: Ernie
Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #6 on:
February 09, 2023, 10:51:13 PM »
Yeah I guess it's a heavier barrel than most AGs. Right now it's on a rack with an assortment of PBs and AGs and when I study the barrels, the Osprey doesn't look particularly heavy. And I often prefer a muzzle heavy feel.
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Livin' it up in the "Live Free or Die" state
Daisy model 94 (My first gun, had it since the 1950s)
Daisy Quick Skill (had it since the 1960s)
Sheridan Blue Streak (some regret over selling it)
Daisy 1200 (can't wait to get rid of it)
Bullseye Sharpshooters (betcha never shot one)
P-17s
Avanti V-10
IZH 46-M (My 10M gun, I like it a lot, I shoot it a lot)
Daisy 853 (sold, Nothing about it made me smile)
Feinwerkbau 601 (this has forever changed my idea of a good trigger) I smile every time I shoot it. I love this gun
HW 30S (OK trigger, pretty accurate, fun to shoot. Maybe a keeper)
Winchester 1100S (Possibly the worst gun I've ever owned. Gave it away.)
Crosman 600 and Sheridan E (CO2 is not my cup of tea)
Daisy and Sears .177 Target BB
Benjamin 132 (it speaks to me)
Crosman 130 (it doesn't speak to me)
Marksman Repeater (I might have liked it when I was 6)
Smith & Wesson 78G (How guns used to be made)
Webley Osprey (Charming Brit Springer)
B3-3 "the horror, the horror"
Daisy 717
Winchester 70-45 my first PCP
Gecado 806
MMshtr
Shooter
Posts: 43
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Real Name: Mark
Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #7 on:
April 02, 2023, 12:20:19 PM »
Quote from: eiyk on January 29, 2023, 10:21:55 AM
I have the Supertarget versions. Very nice rifles indeed
Yeah. The Supertarget is way different from the standard Osprey , right?
I have a Supertarget…..I like it…a keeper for now…Big flat bottom…super chunky…I modified mine a bit as I eliminated the clicking sound when cocking……Not a match trigger, but nice to use…My stock has great figure….
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eiyk
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Real Name: yana
Re: Webley Osprey
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Reply #8 on:
April 19, 2023, 10:20:42 AM »
Their piston is 'hollow', is has a different spring and sometimes a target stock but otherwise much the same. Besides the targetsights and Supertarget sightplate.
Triggers are direct and single action but better than MK3 Supertarget.
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