Scarce 1916 Royal Navy Contract Webley Mk VI Revolver - .45 ACP
| Year: | 1916 |
| Maker: | Webley |
| Type: | Mk VI |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP |
| Bore: | 8/10 |
| Condition: | ~95% |
Description
10/28/26 - This is a scarce example of a British Webley Mark VI revolver made in 1916 under a Royal Navy contract, as shown by the Navy "N" marking on top of the grip frame just behind the hammer. Adopted in 1915, the Mark VI was the last and most famous of the Webley top-break service revolvers and became the iconic British sidearm of the First World War, with roughly 300,000 made in total. The vast majority went to the Army, and Navy-marked Mark VIs are rarely encountered today. This one is all matching, with the broad arrow marking on the top strap. Originally chambered in .455 Webley, the cylinder has been shaved to accept .45 ACP with moon clips, as was done to many Webleys that came into the U.S. as surplus. The original finish rates about 95%, with general high edge wear. Fitted with period-correct blackish brown bakelite grips. Comes with three moon clips. The bore rates about an 8/10, with strong rifling and just some minor pinpricking towards the muzzle end.
Specifications
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | ~95% |
| Bore: | 8/10 |
| Maker: | Webley |
| Year: | 1916 |
| Type: | Mk VI |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP |
