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revolver, cartridge

human history
  • Other Name

    Webley Mk VI revolver, WW1 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Webley Mk VI revolver, WW1-WW2 period

    .455 inch calibre; 6 shot; military break action model with Star patent ejector; Webley Patent 1918; lanyard ring at end of butt; chequered grips

    missing: transverse hinge screw at lower left of body

    markings:

    military issue; sold out of service at left lower rear of barrel

    on underside of barrel, on body forward of trigger guard, and to rear of chamber: serial number 364537

    on lower frame left hand side: WEBLEY / MARK VI / PATENTS 1918

    on left side of barrel strap: MARK VI

    military broad arrow marked on top of barrel strap and on break-open locking spur on left hand side

    Ordnance markings: [broad arrow] / [crown] / B; 18 / [crown] / GR

    manufacturer: not researched, Webley patent, c1918, England

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1980.239
  • Accession Date
    01 Jan 1980
  • Other Id

    A7080 (arms)

  • Department
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