Just something to look at
Thought fellow springer guys might like it.
Webley Longbow SE .22
Thought fellow springer guys might like it.
Webley Longbow SE .22
Other A Little Webley
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Sadley ,it’s Turkish steel.. I saw that on e bay
I just rebuilt a Turkish Tommy and the steel was horid.. Worst gun I’ve had in my hands. They used the Uk Tommy aluminum housing and the trigger springs and that’s it.. Turkish piston as well as barrel.
I also had a transition Tommy with Webley type trigger, it’s NOT THE SAME sears are steel ,which s good but the tempering is bad as well as the angles. The stock is nice ,that being said it’s a bastard gun.
Dont hate me for being truthful.. Remember ,opinios are like a$$ holes ,everyone has one ,and at times they all stink.
You know I respect the Webley‘s Karl, nice daily shooter for not worrying about dinging it up as it’s not of huge value.
maybe I should listen to my mother ,about the if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything..
I just rebuilt a Turkish Tommy and the steel was horid.. Worst gun I’ve had in my hands. They used the Uk Tommy aluminum housing and the trigger springs and that’s it.. Turkish piston as well as barrel.
I also had a transition Tommy with Webley type trigger, it’s NOT THE SAME sears are steel ,which s good but the tempering is bad as well as the angles. The stock is nice ,that being said it’s a bastard gun.
Dont hate me for being truthful.. Remember ,opinios are like a$$ holes ,everyone has one ,and at times they all stink.
You know I respect the Webley‘s Karl, nice daily shooter for not worrying about dinging it up as it’s not of huge value.
maybe I should listen to my mother ,about the if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything..
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I have both the English Tomahawk and Longbow. They seldom go up for sale.So then what choice do you have to get one, wait a long time or go Turkish. Maybe a fellow can be happy with the Turkish made; after all, people did buy Yugos.
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Well I like it. Enjoy. German,Turkish, Chinese or whatever. If you enjoy shooting it, that the only thing that matters.And some people are like opinions
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Yeah they almost never go up for sale, so I bought a really beat up one when the chance arrived, but it seems to shoot nice. I’ll check for accuracy tmw and hopefully post some pictures.I have both the English Tomahawk and Longbow. They seldom go up for sale.So then what choice do you have to get one, wait a long time or go Turkish. Maybe a fellow can be happy with the Turkish made; after all, people did buy Yugos.
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I have a Turkish Tomahawk tuned by John in Pa and its as accurate as any springer out there, easy nickel sized groups at 32-40 yds with 18 gr jsbs.
Its a squirrel killing machine with a very nice walnut stock to boot.. trigger breaks under 2#
Its a squirrel killing machine with a very nice walnut stock to boot.. trigger breaks under 2#
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I have one of the old Webley's. I sure wish it was walnut and a Venom shop build, but it's a great rifle either way.
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Karl
If I enjoy shoot the gun that is all that matters to me. Very pretty air rifle, don t see how it is a Longbow.
Randy
If I enjoy shoot the gun that is all that matters to me. Very pretty air rifle, don t see how it is a Longbow.
Randy
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Now don't you start in on me Randall! And don't pick on my gun!
I hope your lovely one is doing better
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That's right! A .22 Tomahawk. It's a hammer shooting 20+ fpe, yet is relatively well mannered all things considered. Fun rifle. I've had this one for 25 years.
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I don't see myself parting with my Tomahawks or other Birmingham Webleys. I get attached to guns I like and have to remind myself they're only guns. Not idols
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Would be interesting if someone has facts about the SE Longbows to share. Made in Turkey from parts manufactured before Birmingham shut down? Mine doesn't say Turkey on it. Certainly assembled there. Are there standard walnut or beech Longbows that were made in Turkey? Are there Quatro Longbows or Quatro SE Longbows? Some T. Webleys came with a different Hatsan trigger before the Quatros were used. Like this T. Tomahawk has. Below.
Here is a Turkish Longbow picture I found with a Hatsan trigger. Longbow II?
I handled a T. Stingray II with that trigger and it had a strange angle and was creepy. Maybe it wasn't adjusted well?
Share some facts if you have anything about Turkish Longbows. Perhaps parts differences between Brum and Turkish?
And of course some Birmingham Longbow pictures wouldn't hurt.
Longbow SE uses same parts as Birmingham Longbow:
twchambers.co.uk
Here is a Turkish Longbow picture I found with a Hatsan trigger. Longbow II?
I handled a T. Stingray II with that trigger and it had a strange angle and was creepy. Maybe it wasn't adjusted well?
Share some facts if you have anything about Turkish Longbows. Perhaps parts differences between Brum and Turkish?
And of course some Birmingham Longbow pictures wouldn't hurt.
Longbow SE uses same parts as Birmingham Longbow:
Airgun Spares - Webley - Longbow - T. W. Chambers & Co
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Here's my British built Longbow. Custom work by Jan Kraner. ( spelling? ) Beautiful, hand checkered, walnut stock. A trigger that rivals any other piston powered gun's trigger. Shoots as smooth as silk and as straight as an arrow.
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Yugo's HAHAHAHA A Yugo was left in Grant Park Chicago . key in the ignition , unlocked ! sat there about 3 weeks Nobody stole it . I had friends on the force and they put up a pool card on how long it would be there . after 3 weeks they had to tow it off . True story . Stan in KY .I have both the English Tomahawk and Longbow. They seldom go up for sale.So then what choice do you have to get one, wait a long time or go Turkish. Maybe a fellow can be happy with the Turkish made; after all, people did buy Yugos.
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That's a beautiful springer you have .
My 2nd break barrel , in my 20s ,was a Beeman Kodiak in .25 cal aka Webley Patriot. It was advertised as the most powerful springer made at the time, producing over 30 fpe . It was around 9 lbs and a quality build . I sold it when i got into CZ .22 rimfires .
My 2nd break barrel , in my 20s ,was a Beeman Kodiak in .25 cal aka Webley Patriot. It was advertised as the most powerful springer made at the time, producing over 30 fpe . It was around 9 lbs and a quality build . I sold it when i got into CZ .22 rimfires .
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