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Webley MkVI Revolver
Calibre .455
Date: 1918
Serial No: 354699
£850

Back Strap Stamped D. Jenking R.E. (Royal Engineers)

The Webley Revolver was, in various marks, a standard issue service pistol for the Britis Armed Forces, and the British Empire and Commonwealth, from 1887 until 1963.The Webley Mk I service revolver was adopted in 1887 and the Mk IV, rose to prominence during the Boer War of 1899–1902.

The Mk VI, introduced in 1915 during the First World War, and is perhaps the best-known model.

The Mk VI, which was in production between 1915 and 1923. The large .455 Webley revolvers were retired in 1947, although the
Webley Mk IV .38/200 remained in service until 1963 alongside the Enfield No. 2 Mk I revolver.

They were also manufactured by RSAF Enfield under the designation Pistol, Revolver, Webley, No. 1 Mk VI between 1921–1926

The Sold out of Service Marks

Very Good Condition

Very Good Bore & Cylinders - Matching Serial Numbers

Cylinder Locks up tight with no play

Just Been Proofed at London

D. Jenking R.E. Could be Lieutenant David JENKINS Royal Engineers (National Archines at Kew)

Live - Suitable for Section 7(1) or 7(3)