While shopping to replace some of the guns I lost in a burglary last year, I came across a Webley & Scott 20 gauge over/under shotgun that the salesman at Sportsman's Warehouse said had been made in Turkey.

It had very nice wood, hand-cut checkering, and (from what I could see) good workmanship throughout. What appealed to me was its small frame and light weight.

I didn't shoot it, of course, but it seemed to me that the comb was too thin and sharp when I mounted it, which could be a problem when shooting maximum loads. Has anyone had any experience with these shotguns? Is that thin comb a problem?

The shotguns I lost were a Charles Daly Miruku (20 gauge) and two Brownings (28 gauge and 12 gauge). How does the W&S compare quality-wise with them?

I don't shoot skeet, trap or sporting clays so I won't be shooting thousands of rounds through it. I just want something for my occasional dove and quail hunting.
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Bill Quimby

Did you lose over unders or SXS.

Do you want over unders or SXSs

If I pick up a shotgun and it doesn't feel right I don't buy it.

The last one I brought was a super M1 90. I through it to my shoulder and knew I would have a bit of trouble hitting with it.

My buddy had newer model benelli and when I handle that I knew I wouldn't be able to shoot it well.

I shot it several on clays its just a missing machine for me.

Of all the doubles and pumps and semis I have owned and shot. That benelli and me just don't get along.

Point is if it doesn't feel good I move on to something else.

Among the guns I lost were three over/unders -- a 12, 20 and 28 -- and a side-by-side Spanish-made 12.

I am shopping to replace the 20 gauge. I do not shoot side-by-sides well and have no interest in buying another.

I would like to hear opinions on the Webley & Scott line.

Bill Quimby

Research at www.shotgunworld.com forum. They are close to the AR of shotguns. Fit is everything.

Thank you. I'll check over there.

Bill Quimby

Hello from Great Britain.

These W & S shot guns are, indeed, Turkish made. It is another example of "badge engineering" where a famous British marque or brand has the product made overseas but sticks a respected British name on it and THINKS it will fool some of the people.

Think not only W & S but also William Powell who do this with Spanish made guns, Hardy who do it with SOME of their fishing tackle and, even, Pears brand bath soap!

Here's some British reviews on these W & S products. Hope it helps.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC:

http://www.shootingtimes.co.uk..._shotgun_review.html

OVER UNDER IN SHOOTING TIMES:

http://www.shootingtimes.co.uk..._shotgun_review.html


OVER UNDER IN GUN MART:

http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/webley_scott_912k/

OVER UNDER IN SPORTING GUN:

http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/g..._shotgun_review.html

SPORTING GUN ANOTHER OVER UNDER:

http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/g..._shotgun_review.html

PIGEON WATCH FORUM - NOT GOOD:

http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.u...ley-and-scott-912-s/

FWIW I'd stick with a warranted used Beretta or Browning...

But good luck. PM me if you found this info useful...as so often one posts and never knows if it helped the OP.

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Originally posted by enfieldspares:
Hello from Great Britain.

These W & S shot guns are, indeed, Turkish made. It is another example of "badge engineering" where a famous British marque or brand has the product made overseas but sticks a respected British name on it and THINKS it will fool some of the people.

Think not only W & S but also William Powell who do this with Spanish made guns, Hardy who do it with SOME of their fishing tackle and, even, Pears brand bath soap!

Here's some British reviews on these W & S products. Hope it helps.

Are the Turkish guns the latest incarnation of Payne-Gallwey's Birmingham "monstrum horrendum"?

Well I did speak to one of the fe true gumsmiths/gunmakers "in the trade" in Birmingham.

He said that he had examined the latest Webley 700 (made in Turkey) side-by-side boxlock ejector re-incarnation and was impressed with it.

"Every bit as good as an original Weble 700", was his opinion.

But the O/U? Frankly IF I ever owned an O/U I'd sooner it have Beretta or Browning (or Miroku) stamped on the barrel and action.

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But the O/U? Frankly IF I ever owned an O/U I'd sooner it have Beretta or Browning (or Miroku) stamped on the barrel and action.

I feel about side-by-sides as you do about over/unders. It could be because nearly all of the hunting I've done over what soon will be nearly seven decades has been with rifles. Seeing two barrels on each side of the rib when I mount a shotgun just confuses me.

Bill Quimby