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An interesting Webley pistol

Chuck — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 08:00:07 +0000

This pistol is coming up for auction, and no I do not know which one. I just wish I had the money necessary to even think about bidding on it.

A write up from the auction house.

It just looks like fun. I wonder if one could be made for a Mk VI or even a Mk IV.

A thanks to a friend of Gun Lab

Chuck — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:00:18 +0000

A while back I did a post on the Webley pistol in 32. It is an interesting pistol but I had no ammo for it. The U.S. equivalent is .32 short Colt. Try and find that the local gun shop. Chuck O. a frien of gun lab dropped by with 3 boxes of it.

It will be out at the range with me on my next visit. Thanks Chuck

Another Webley pistol

Chuck — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:00:34 +0000

By now I am sure most of you know that I like Webley pistols. A friend of mine came by the house to show me a new Webley that he just added to his collection. This is a Webley Mark IV in 22lr.

You can see the serrated trigger.

The added height of the rear sight.

The markings indicating that it is a 22lr pistol.

A nice view of the Webley flying bullet.

The back of the cylinder showing the 22lr chambers

The back plate of the 22lr pistol

A comparison of a 38 and 22lr pistols

Left view

This is one of those pistols I would really like to have in my collection.

Webley Mk 6 22

Chuck — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:00:02 +0000

Another post on Webley revolvers. This is a 22 version of the Webley Mk 6. According to the book “The Webley Story” this pistol was built as a target pistol for training and practice on short distance ranges.

close up of the cylinder

Markings on the top strap

The Webley logo

If anyone has any pictures of Webleys they would like to share please contact me.

New addition to the Webley collection

Chuck — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 08:00:13 +0000

I just picked up a Webley patent Mark 3 revolver in .320. It was made by H. Adkin and sons in Bedford.

You can see that the firing pin is not connected to the hammer but is enclosed in the frame.

The .320 Also known as the .320 European or .320 Bulldog‘ The 32 short Colt revolver round is based upon this cartridge.

Another Webley pistol

Chuck — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:00:29 +0000

On the way back from Oregon my wife and I stopped at a friends house in Nevada. In his very nice collect was a New Zealand marked Mk 6 revolver.

The pistol has been shaved to allow the use of the 45 auto rim or the 45acp with the 1/2 moon clip.

Webley 22lr pistol

Chuck — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:00:03 +0000

A webley Mk 4 in 22lr. I am not sure the date that these were made,but it would have to be post WW2.

Looking at the pictures you can see that the pistol grip is shortened and the cylinder is modified.

The right side view.

A left side view.

Some of the markings on the pistol.

A nice addition to any Webley collection.

Webley Mark IV Singapore police pistol

Chuck — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:00:14 +0000

This post deals with 2 Webley mark IV pistols. Both of them were issued to the Singapore police force. Both of these pistols are commercial versions and show no military markings.

The first is a standard mark IV webley.

The second version is the police model. This pistol incorporated a hammer safety. With this pistol the safety can only be engaged with the hammer down. The pistol can still be open to load or unload with the safety on. Production of the Police model ended in 1970.

Top strap markings

The safety pushed to the safe position.

Close up of the barrel proof marks

Typical markings showing the model and proofing of the pistol

You can see the Singapore police markings and the red dot on the safety indicating the weapon is ready to rife.

Rack markings painted on the butt of the grip

A quick look at then side by side. showing the frame differences.

Notice the hump design on the back of the frame and the difference in grip design.

Webley Mark IV Commercial pistol

Chuck — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:00:06 +0000

While we are on the series of posts dealing with Webley revolvers, this is the next one to chat about. It is basically a standard Webley pistol with commercial proof marks, no acceptance marks and a standard finish.

Interesting stamping marks on the barrel

Top strap stamping

A comparison between a war finish issued pistol and a commercial pistol

Close up of the stamping on the left side of the frame between a issue pistol and a commercial pistol

Webley Mk4 38/200

Chuck — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:00:59 +0000

I have always enjoyed collecting and shooting the Webley 38 revolvers. Collecting them has been a challenge. Not because they are scarce but because information is actually hard to come by.

The Webley MkIV 38caliber pistol development started in 1921. This was due to the War Office wanting a smaller and lighter weapon but still have the same as the .455 pistols. It is based upon the MkIII pistol service revolver plus a number of other improvements reducing its weight to 22.25 ounces. After additional trials testing a few more alterations were made. One being changing the grip style to the MkVI type.

Over 100,000 Mark IV were made between 1939 and 1945.

This is a standard model pistol.

You can see that war finish is stamped on the frame. Also the flying bullet logo is stamped on the barrel.

The marking on the top strap.