Webley & Scott 700
Webley & Scott Ltd. · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1947
Also known as: Webley & Scott Model 700, W&S 700
Overview
The Webley & Scott 700 is a British side-by-side double-barrelled shotgun built on an Anson & Deeley boxlock action with automatic Southgate ejectors. Introduced in 1947, it became one of the most popular British double guns ever produced, accounting for roughly a third of the firm's double-gun output. Chambered for 2-3/4 inch 12-gauge shells with fluid-steel barrels and a walnut stock, it served as a robust, affordable game and sporting gun until production ended in 1980.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3005 g (106.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Fluid Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Safety
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, Anson Deeley Boxlock Action, Southgate Ejectors, 2-3/4 Inch Chambers, Double Trigger
Production
Production years: 1947-1980
Accounted for roughly one-third of Webley & Scott double-gun production.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Discontinued: 1980
Notes
Produced in 12, 16 and 20 bore; the 12-gauge was by far the most common. The 1950s and 1960s examples are generally regarded as the best of the series.
Background
Long a fixture of British sporting estates and clay grounds, the 700 earned a reputation as a dependable working double gun, offering Birmingham boxlock quality at a price within reach of the everyday shooter.