(C) 1916 WWI WEBLEY MK VI DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

(C) 1916 WWI WEBLEY MK VI DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. This large frame break open revolver was officially adopted for issue to British officers in 1915 and standard fair throughout the First World War. This example is dated 1916 on left side of frame along with Webley legend. The crossed stamp on left side of frame is British inspector stamp. Also exhibits numerous sundry other British inspector stamps such as the Crown and broad arrows. Model number is stamped on left side top strap. The cylinder, barrel and frame all have matching numbers. The cylinder has been altered for the .45 ACP cartridge but majority of cylinder number is still visible. Other features include the diamond center checkered composition grips, lanyard ring, octagon barrel, pinned blade front sight and left side lever barrel latch release. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The cylinder has mostly drifted patina with generous blue in flutes. Frame and barrel are a generous blue blending patina. All legends are crisp. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with a bright bore. Name Value Barrel Length 6" Caliber/Bore .455 Webley FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Webley Model Mark VI Serial Number 210510, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 6", Caliber/Bore, .455 Webley, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, Webley, Model, Mark VI, Serial Number, 210510

Estimate:£452.13

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