Need opinions on Webley repair

phantomfett

Active Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #1

Hey everyone!

So I recently acquired another Webley. I owned three others prior to this, but sold them all as I didn't need them any longer. Well, the Webley bug bit me again, so I bought this fourth one. Only problem is, it wasn't working properly when I got it. The hammer and trigger weren't working correctly, so I took it to a gunsmith. He opened it up and we found that the top of the trigger is broken.

Here's the part where I need everyone's opinions: Do I try to fix it or just reassemble it broken, knowing it will never work properly that way? I've looked online at the various Webley triggers and the MK VI trigger looks the closest, but it would still need some tweaking to fit properly. But if I replace the trigger, it will likely not match the rest of the gun. Thoughts?

 

Gilmortar

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #2

I take it that assembled the trigger doesn't seat when you cock it? and so its causing the hammer not to sear as well?

 

phantomfett

Active Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #3

Yes. The top of the trigger piece is broken off. It's not engaging the spring, so its not moving the hammer at all.

 

Gilmortar

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #4

well...in all honesty, since it wont be fired at all truly, I would just leave it be. Now if you plan on flipping it...I would consider having a new trigger machined to bring the value up on it. A gunsmith should be able to recreate the trigger sear easily.

 

phantomfett

Active Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #5

Do you think I can recoup the $1,000 I paid for it, though, if that's not working?

 

Gilmortar

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #6

for a collector? No. For someone looking to reproduce a Fett piece....yes. Because its not a neccessity for a Fett enthusiast, but for a collector, they are going to want a fully functional piece. Were as any collector is going to look to score low on a piece. I think your best bet IS to repair it. Check online and find some Webley Diagrams, I know they are out there...and then try replicating it yourself using JB Weld, a metallic based resin. You can put it on the piece and then sand and shave it down to work just like any trigger sear and hammer assembly.

 

phantomfett

Active Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #7

I did find a MK VI trigger that looks like it can be reworked to fit. Do you JB Weld will hold under the stress of the moving parts?

 

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Gilmortar

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 2, 2010

• #8

yeah, it is a thick metallic resin, and is VERY strong. I glued 24 1lb ball bearings together like a pyramid using JB weld and its been holding together for almost 7 years now, and hasnt ever failed. i would just glob it on and then sand it down to be exactly like that MK VI trigger and youd be set. the best part is if it doesnt work just right you can sand it down and try it over.