British Military Handguns

A Confusing WG Revolver

feeds@yuku.com (Kanuck) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:13:46 GMT

Just wondering if anyone could help shed some light on a WG revolver I'm looking at. It's stamped "P Webley & Son" on the barrel rib, suggesting it was made in 1897 or earlier. But the serial number is in the 18,000's, suggesting post-1900 production. And the frame and barrel have matched serial numbers. Anybody know how this could be?

WG and WS serial numbers

feeds@yuku.com (orange) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:32:23 GMT

Were the WG and WS Webley revolvers numbered in the same serial number sequence?

webley mk VI Value

feeds@yuku.com (spudman1962) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:47:28 GMT

I am new to Webleys and mostly collect US weaponry but I have an opportunity to pick up a MK VI for $500. I think it is dated 1918. Has a short barrel (2"-3" maybe?) serialed to the frame and a 6" barrel not serialed. It has been converted to .45 acp. Comes with moon clips and two 1942 dated canvas holsters. One holster is modified to take the revolver in short barrel configuration. It is in very good condition. Should I take it for that price?

I have been...

Finally added two more Webleys; now a few questions

feeds@yuku.com (Rutherford) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:36:22 GMT

Hello,

This is my first post. I have had a Webley Mark IV 38, for a number of years. Ever since I picked that Webley up, I have wanted more. I just recently was able to add a Mark V and a Mark VI. I was pretty excited. It turns out the Mark V has a broken cylinder stop spring. I'm still searching for a replacement part. The Mark VI seems very solid to me. Both of them have had the cylinders shaved. I was looking for range shooters so I am fine with that.

While...

Mark VI conversion

feeds@yuku.com (rotchie) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:30:41 GMT

I was sent thie Mark VI to see which ammo would work in it. The cylinder has not been shaved, but the face has been. This little bit of work is not enough for the 45 Auto Rim and is too much for the 455 Webley. My question is: If the cylinder was shaves the...

Mk VI disassembly

feeds@yuku.com (gungadoug) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:27 GMT

I'm sure this has been addressed before, but I can't find it-- I need to do a couple of repairs to my Mk VI, and though comfortable with S&W, Colt, etc, I find the Webley daunting! Could someone explain to me how to disassemble the lower half? I need to inspect and maybe replace hammer/trigger/ pawl, really unknown at this point. I think if I could figure how to remove the mainspring I would be fine, but guess I am not that imaginative!
Help! Doug

Nickel Plated Webley Mark II

feeds@yuku.com (Kanuck) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:52:23 GMT

I've been lurking around here for a couple months (mostly in the Snider forum) - finally joining in. I picked up a Webley Mark 2 at the post office this morning. I owned one other Mark 2 in the past, but this one's a little different - it's nickel plated. I just wanted to confirm my belief that, even though it was well done, the nickel isn't factory (or arsenal) done. Oh, and as for the grips, part of me hates them, and part of me thinks they go well with the nickel....

Mark I or Mark II .455 Brass?

feeds@yuku.com (CurioVirginian) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:49:58 GMT

Using smokeless powders, which type of brass is best to standardize on? The reason I ask is I was going to buy 1000 pieces of brass and Mark II seems much cheaper, but would I limit myslef to certain loads? Any insight is appreciated.

.455 Eley Single Action Army-Not Colt

feeds@yuku.com (CurioVirginian) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:14:27 GMT

I know it is not a British Handgun, but United States Fire-Arms is now making a .455 Eley Single Action Army revolver with 2 additional cylinders in .45 ACP and .45 Colt. It is a reproduction of the Colt .455 Eley that is very rare and any gun with 3 cylinders with 3 different cartridges is COOL!

Unknown stamps/marks on my S&W .455 Hand Ejector

feeds@yuku.com (swissdagger) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:31:23 GMT

Hello,
On my Revolver are the british standard stamps to find but some that I have never seen.
Some looks like chinese or japonese stamps.Maybe one of the board members can help me.
Many Thanks
Stefan
http://www.swissdagger.com/PA219384.JPG
http://www.swissdagger.com/PA219385.JPG