A CASED .177 & .22 WEBLEY & SCOTT MKII SERVICE AIR-RIFLE, serial no. S2583, circa 1935, with matching number blued 25 1/2in. detachable .22 barrel, the .177 barrel similar but un-numbered, ramp and blade fore-sights, elevating notch rear-sight, bolt-action breech locking catch, blued air-chamber with make, model and five lines of patents, folding peep-sight to rear of receiver, semi saw-handled walnut butt-stock chequered at the wrist, the whole with a fair amount of shallow frosted original finish and in a period canvas covered case converted for this rifle from a shotgun case, together with a period oil can. Pre-1939

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