Repost From 'general Air Rifle Disscussion' Webley Mark 3 .22 1953

[GypsyJoe 36]

Just aquired the above rifle, in almost mint condition, from 1953, power is at legal limit and it's surprizingly accurate for old, open sighted rifle.

 

I have had a few bunnies from 15 meters clean headshots it's a beauty. Even the 'webley rifles inscription' behind the barrel is intact.

 

I would like to get it re-blued, or do it myself. Anyone done this ? is it easy or should I get a pro-job

 

 

Also it ALWAYS pulls high and right, I aim off to compensate but have tried sight adjustment, don't want interfere with the sights to much, pretty sure it's not my fault as I've been using open sight rifles for many years any thoughts?

 

thanks very much

 

 

EDIT***************Thanks for all replies so far, I had already adjusted sights as much as I dare, they are very sensitive and since I'm hitting the 'bull' by aiming off, think I will leave them, maybe the pulling high thing will iron itself out.

 

Pellets wise I have tried lots, I would never shoot a living thing unless I have practised to the point I am sure of a clean kill. The best ones turned out to be 'Super sharps' and 'Super hollow point'.

 

The reason I'm considering re-blue is because I live in a waggon it is always damp, there are a few little rust spots, but I left rifle in spare room, the dryest room for a few days and the rust had taken hold. Cleaned it all up, no lasting damage but the rifle was coated in PTF spray which seems to have done nothing to protect it.

 

Would re-blue protect it a little better? thanks

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