Finally! Two classic Webleys (Tempest and Hurricane), and in excellent condition. This was a very good find!
I consider to mount a barrel mount on the Tempest- for no other reason than test the shooting stability, like I did to the FWB-65’s, but I know for sure - it won’t look good.Since the rise of the mini Reflex red dot, the Hurricane has had something of a reassurance.
It gets around the poor sights and short sight base of the Tempest and allows some credible accuracy...
I have known half the group size. You could try a comparison of group sizes...
Yes.... but: A micro reflex weigh almost less than the original back sight, and with the solid gods/material gone - woulden`t it be a bit unbalanced? (as you say; not that anyone should do it.... - but I kinda like the idea as an experiment).Going further, (I am not suggesting anyone does it) the bulk of that overhang on the Hurricane could be trimmed down more to within Tempest dimensions if fitting a micro reflex.....as shown..
If Reflex dots had even available back then, they would not have needed to consider the huge bulk of their adapter unit for the scope they had intended for it....
In contrast, I always liked the extra long barrel housing at the muzzle, as it extended the sight base and looked more purposeful. Some in the UK added Hurricane barrel housings to their Tempests with this in mind....
I'll post one up to show you..
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As promised, the other option I mentioned of Tempest with Hurricane barrel....Going further, (I am not suggesting anyone does it) the bulk of that overhang on the Hurricane could be trimmed down more to within Tempest dimensions if fitting a micro reflex.....as shown..
If Reflex dots had even available back then, they would not have needed to consider the huge bulk of their adapter unit for the scope they had intended for it....
In contrast, I always liked the extra long barrel housing at the muzzle, as it extended the sight base and looked more purposeful. Some in the UK added Hurricane barrel housings to their Tempests with this in mind....
I'll post one up to show you..
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That one looks really nice Steveoo! I have a Junior on the way. Looking something between the one Beerthief presented and the Tempest. Got a picture fom the seller, a trusted airgun supporter.View attachment 383955
No intention for sale. And that is my weakness, airguns piling up.I was about 14 when I had my tempest
It was like an extension of my arm.
Even with open sights I could shoot the trollocks of a nat,? Well that's what I thought back then lol
The red dot looks at home on it and should make it alot more accurate
I'm weeping just looking at it lol" I'll have to get my paper round back to buy one again.
Hope you get to love the little gun and never part with it gunner