I got mine in March, 1961 for my 14th birthday. It cost £3. 15s. 0d (£3.75). It was a more more basic model than here in the video. It had a simple pillar front sight and there was no locking nut in the barrel/air cylinder. It was called the 618 'Boys Model'.
A little tip about cleaning the rust. I use 0000 brass wool to do the cleanup work like you did with the steel wool. the brass wool is less likely to scratch what bluing may be left
Been watching channels about refurbishing guns... one tip was to boil the metalparts in water (plugging the barrel first of course) to convert rust to black metal oxide before using a carding wheel or very fine steelwool on it. This way more of the blueing are preserved. I have not tried this method myself yet...
Now I had the opportunity to try out the boiling and carding method on a really old air rifle, its trigger guard and barrel bands... and it worked out very well! From a redish surface rust it went to a quite nice looking blued metal. It's well worth trying out. I got the carding wheels from Brownells...they're on the a bit expensive side though.
Excellent as always , i just purchased a slavia 631 model 77 lux good cosmetic condition. But feels a little tired there are some tune kits with a double spring have you ever worked on one of these? Thanks
I've made seals out of silicon, and they've worked just fine. But for an old vintage gun that had leather originally, I go with leather. Keep it oiled and it will last for decades.
They both work well, leather is traditional but can dry out and shed tiny pieces over time, synthetic seals may be more convenient to replace. Silicon is the element as in silicon dioxide (sand), semi-conductor chips (hence Silicon Valley), silicone is the synthetic rubber material.
I've certainly heard of it. Technically its less of an "oil" coating and more of a resin you let dry. I understand it's great for wallhangers and other stuff on display but seldom used.
Interesting and rather strange nipple on the seal end of the piston any idea as to what purpose it serves, best I can come up with is that it helps center the piston seal , think I would grind it off and get Ian to make a seal without the nipple hole. This little gun has a great deal in common with the smaller diana junior airguns in fact many of the parts identical, it does make me wonder if there was a company out there making generic parts for several companies. Were these guns designed by on company and licensed out if so which company.
Nice recovery! You do seem to know your way around airguns - can you recommend a source for Webley parts? I have an ancient Hurricane that I would love to return to reasonable condition. I've had it for more than 20 years, bought it at a gun show in used condition. VERY used, I thought it would make a nice project. Now that I'm retired, I'm slowly tackling my projects. Thanks for any info you might provide, and thanks for the video!! 👍
Webley parts disappeared from the Canadian market some years back, along with the guns. I think if I needed something for my own Hurricane (haven't done my video on it yet), I'd try Airgun Spares in the UK.
No, unfortunately these old budget minded rifles don't have dovetails for a scope to mount. There are those who have got creative and drilled the tube and silver soldered a mount on there, but that's a lot of work - especially when it's not too hard to find something already set up for scope use.
Witam z Polski praca wykonana czysto ja uważam że uszczelka tłoka to jakiś wynalazek nie wiem czy Kolego to zrobił czy kupił prawidłowa uszczelka ma mały stożek a z przodu musi być podtoczona warga to działa jak w pompce do roweru to nie uszczelka tylko przysłowiowy korek pozdrawiam
My dad bought me one of these when I was a boy, it was great fun, I wish I still had it
These were great little air rifles, had one back in the 60’s, many hours of fun with lots of pellets.
Really great stuff!!
Love the vintage restorations!!!
THIS is why we are proud Canadians , wow fantastic video .
Have several of these, I do like them. Great video.
I've just found your channel. Excellent videos. Bravo 👏
Thanks for the video, I learned a few things.
I got mine in March, 1961 for my 14th birthday. It cost £3. 15s. 0d (£3.75). It was a more more basic model than here in the video. It had a simple pillar front sight and there was no locking nut in the barrel/air cylinder. It was called the 618 'Boys Model'.
A little tip about cleaning the rust. I use 0000 brass wool to do the cleanup work like you did with the steel wool. the brass wool is less likely to scratch what bluing may be left
Do you have a list of your prefered grease & oils you use please?
Been watching channels about refurbishing guns... one tip was to boil the metalparts in water (plugging the barrel first of course) to convert rust to black metal oxide before using a carding wheel or very fine steelwool on it. This way more of the blueing are preserved. I have not tried this method myself yet...
Now I had the opportunity to try out the boiling and carding method on a really old air rifle, its trigger guard and barrel bands... and it worked out very well! From a redish surface rust it went to a quite nice looking blued metal. It's well worth trying out.
I got the carding wheels from Brownells...they're on the a bit expensive side though.
Great video! Do you know where I can find an original stock bolt? Thanks a lot!
Excellent as always , i just purchased a slavia 631 model 77 lux good cosmetic condition. But feels a little tired there are some tune kits with a double spring have you ever worked on one of these? Thanks
Hezký zrestaurované 👍🤩
thanks i have a 60s 618 do you know where i can get a rebuild kit for her in canada?
I got the seal from D&L Airgun in BC. They were out of springs at the time.
Thank you
Where did you buy the new seal from?
I believe I got it from D&L Airgun out in B.C.
What is better for a breach seal. Leather or silicon?
I've made seals out of silicon, and they've worked just fine. But for an old vintage gun that had leather originally, I go with leather. Keep it oiled and it will last for decades.
They both work well, leather is traditional but can dry out and shed tiny pieces over time, synthetic seals may be more convenient to replace. Silicon is the element as in silicon dioxide (sand), semi-conductor chips (hence Silicon Valley), silicone is the synthetic rubber material.
reconstituted leather tubing can be purchased from John Knibbs international, you just cut off the required amount and press into breech seal recess.
Hi, Do you ever use boiled linseed oil to protect the bluing from rust? I been having a recurring rust problem even with well oiled steel parts
I've certainly heard of it. Technically its less of an "oil" coating and more of a resin you let dry. I understand it's great for wallhangers and other stuff on display but seldom used.
Interesting and rather strange nipple on the seal end of the piston any idea as to what purpose it serves, best I can come up with is that it helps center the piston seal , think I would grind it off and get Ian to make a seal without the nipple hole. This little gun has a great deal in common with the smaller diana junior airguns in fact many of the parts identical, it does make me wonder if there was a company out there making generic parts for several companies. Were these guns designed by on company and licensed out if so which company.
Nice recovery! You do seem to know your way around airguns - can you recommend a source for Webley parts? I have an ancient Hurricane that I would love to return to reasonable condition. I've had it for more than 20 years, bought it at a gun show in used condition. VERY used, I thought it would make a nice project. Now that I'm retired, I'm slowly tackling my projects. Thanks for any info you might provide, and thanks for the video!! 👍
Webley parts disappeared from the Canadian market some years back, along with the guns. I think if I needed something for my own Hurricane (haven't done my video on it yet), I'd try Airgun Spares in the UK.
@@canuckair I was afraid of that, LOL! I'll check them out. Thanks for replying!
Ne ho una quasi uguale anni 60/70 ma non è compatibile con i pallini 4,5mm,sono di millesimi più grandi della canna....cosa ci devo mettere?
Cal. 4,53 mm ne trovi in qualche armeria
Maybe they used green wood for the stock and not kiln dried perhaps ?
can you add a scope
Please reply
No, unfortunately these old budget minded rifles don't have dovetails for a scope to mount. There are those who have got creative and drilled the tube and silver soldered a mount on there, but that's a lot of work - especially when it's not too hard to find something already set up for scope use.
I believe the Chinese are making these now in Shanghai got one just like it great pellet gun
Witam z Polski praca wykonana czysto ja uważam że uszczelka tłoka to jakiś wynalazek nie wiem czy Kolego to zrobił czy kupił prawidłowa uszczelka ma mały stożek a z przodu musi być podtoczona warga to działa jak w pompce do roweru to nie uszczelka tylko przysłowiowy korek pozdrawiam