Webley & Scott Shotgun?

[Jessesky]

I picked up a Webley and Scott double this week. The receiver is relatively plain only stamped “Webley & Scott Ltd” but the wood looks exceptional for a plain receiver gun with no fancy engraving. Do you think this is original to the gun? Anybody have an idea what model this is? I know Webley did make the 500 and 700 etc. All I know it’s an Anson & deeley box lock action.

Thanks guys!

 

[George P]

Looks like a great gun! No reason not to think it isn't original; I'll bet that receiver had some nice case coloring at one time

 

[troy fairweather]

Nice i reAlly like that butt stock.

 

[troy fairweather]

Jessesky where do you find all essence sxs shotguns. Id like to find something newer so I can shoot smokeless.

 

[Jessesky]

Jessesky where do you find all essence sxs shotguns. Id like to find something newer so I can shoot smokeless.

This is nitro proofed, so I do plan to shoot smokeless. It’s 2.5” though, so I’ll be shooting RST shells. More than the strength of the action, I shoot low recoil out of concern for the thin wrist cracking in these old doubles.

I get them mainly at auctions, or gunbroker. I bet there’s some great 1950s guns out there in 2.75” shells. Like the German and Belgian makers

 

[troy fairweather]

I don't mind the 2 1/2 chambers i have the grass shells and new ones are just under $1 each. I 100% agree on the light loads with the old wood my 1872 Newman was only get 21/2 dram load of pyrodex to save the stock. A nice 20 ga would be nice to.

 

[Jessesky]

I don't mind the 2 1/2 chambers i have the grass shells and new ones are just under $1 each. I 100% agree on the light loads with the old wood my 1872 Newman was only get 21/2 dram load of pyrodex to save the stock. A nice 20 ga would be nice to.

That’s next on my list. I’ve never used brass shells and I have a Damascus 16ga waiting for loads to be made

 

[troy fairweather]

There very easy to load. I have a nice antique dipper in drams i use. The magtech shells work good and last for ever, no need to even size them. Let me know if you have any questions when you want to load some.

 

[George P]

another good site:
www.gunsinternational.com

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...guns/webley-amp-scott-shotguns.c805_p1_o6.cfm

 

[DocRock]

Congratulations!

W&S, like most of the British firearms industry has had its ups and downs. So, a rather basic Anson and Deeley BLE from them is not as odd as it might seem. The juxtaposition of the quite nice wood and plain action is odd. The suggestion above that it was CCH at one time is possible, as is the gun having gone out “in the white”. Perhaps a game keeper’s gun?

Looks like a capable shooter.

 

[Palolosj]

I picked up a Webley and Scott double this week. The receiver is relatively plain only stamped “Webley & Scott Ltd” but the wood looks exceptional for a plain receiver gun with no fancy engraving. Do you think this is original to the gun? Anybody have an idea what model this is? I know Webley did make the 500 and 700 etc. All I know it’s an Anson & deeley box lock action.

Thanks guys!
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For practice the least expensive option will be Kent Target training load 3/4 oz shot in 2.5" case. Another option is 2.5" Caledonian shells sold by Shells 'R Us LLC.

 

[Palolosj]

Congratulations!

W&S, like most of the British firearms industry has had its ups and downs. So, a rather basic Anson and Deeley BLE from them is not as odd as it might seem. The juxtaposition of the quite nice wood and plain action is odd. The suggestion above that it was CCH at one time is possible, as is the gun having gone out “in the white”. Perhaps a game keeper’s gun?

Looks like a capable shooter.

Lots of good "Keeper Grade" English guns out there (BSA, G.E.Lewis, Army&Navy CSL, W.W. Greener, Midland,....) but it pays to buy from places that understand what in proof and minimum barrel thickness mean. For example Vintage Doubles or Hill Rod & Gun.