Webley (International) Ltd (Webley) of Willenhall, West Midlands, UK, the iconic British Shooting company established in 1790, announced today the launch, at the CLA Gamefair 24th-26th July 2009, of a duo of genuine 7-pin sidelock shotguns.

To celebrate the 220th Anniversary of the founding of our company in 1790,we are launching both SXS and O/U configurations in 12ga and 20ga, strictly limited to 220 pieces worldwide said Mike Hurney, CEO of Webley The marriage of high-tech CNC Machined parts together with traditional fitting, finishing and engraving skills has enabled us to produce a superlative sidelock at less than half the price of our nearest competitor Hurney concluded.

Webley & Scott 220 SXS are true seven-pin hand-detachable sidelocks, the hallmark of the worlds most highly regarded and valuable shotguns. Two independent firing mechanisms are mounted on sideplates carefully inletted into the stock and mated with the receiver. Superior to 5-pin configurations, 7-pin sidelocks like the Webley & Scott 220 have an intercepting safety sear and an extra pin anchoring the bridle to provide added stability for the lock mechanism along with greater durability.

Precision engineered from special alloy steel, lock parts receive the proper temper and tolerances to deliver a lifetime of dependable service. The locks and receiver provide a broad canvas for the engravers art, each exhibiting fine scroll hand engraving, with accents continuing onto the barrels and forend furniture. Stocked in fine Turkish walnut that is inletted and chequered by hand, Webley & Scott shotguns offer outstanding value.

Executed carefully, technology blends well with tradition. Webley & Scott barrels are chrome-lined to accommodate steel shot, and chambers in 12 and 20 gauge models are 3-inch to allow greater load selection. State-of-the-art machinery shapes them to a graceful taper and masterful hands fit them seamlessly to the receiver.

Webley & Scott 220 SXS are true sidelocks, offering excellent trigger pulls and flawless function. Internal parts are hand-polished and jewelled.

220™ SXS shotguns are fine field doubles with all the function, form, fit and finish of a British best. Built with ‘between-the-hands’ balance and feel, they are offered in 12 and 20 gauge. Receivers are available in elegant bone charcoal. Stocks feature stunning grade three Turkish walnut and ejectors. Barrel lengths of 26, 28 and 30-inches are available.

Triggers, pins and hammers wear brilliant nitre blue. Locks detach by hand. Barrels have independent cocking indicators. The 220 front trigger is articulated.

220 SXS and 220 O/U receivers are exclusively finished in stunning bone charcoal.

Webley & Scott shotguns are stocked in fine Turkish walnut with grade three figure. Stocks are chequered by hand and finished with hand-rubbed oil.

220 O/U shotguns are the finest of their kind to be introduced in generations. 220 shotguns feature hand-detachable back-action sidelocks, stunning bone charcoal case colouring, automatic ejectors and a set of five thin-wall choke tubes. Stocked in grade three Turkish walnut with Prince of Wales stocks.

Presented in a fitted Webley & Scott manufacturers oak and leather case.

Each 220 shotgun wears scroll hand engraving, bone charcoal case colours and fine finishing touches like nitre blued trigger, pins and hammers.

A set of five thin-wall choke tubes is provided with each 220 O/U shotgun. 10mm ventilated ribs are standard.

All 220 shotguns feature automatic ejectors, three-inch chambers and chrome-lined barrels suitable for steel shot.

PRESS RELEASE ENDS

Note for Editors:-
RRP Price: SXS and O/U MODELS £4,495
Product availability: 20ga Immediately,12ga August 2009

Webley (International) Limited
Universe House
Key Industrial Park
Willenhall
West Midlands
WV13 3YA
Tel: 44 + 1902 722 144
Fax: 44 + 1902 722 880
Web site: www.webley.co.uk
Contact: Mike Hurney, CEO
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Steve Hoare, Sales Manager