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Lot 873:Two Webley Mark IV Revolvers

September 6th, 2008|Rock Island, IL

Lot 873:Two Webley Mark IV Revolvers

September 6th, 2008|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$600 - $850

A) Webley Mk IV Revolver

Issued to British troops in South Africa between 1899 and 1902. Fixed blade front sight and V notch rear sight. Standard markings and features with hard rubber birds head grips and lanyard ring. In addition to the standard markings the backstrap is marked "3 / 13 / 3 / S.O.N. / R.F.C. / 352 (struck) / 66".

ConditionVery good with 60% of original finish thinning, mixed with smooth gray patina. The grip straps have a smooth brown patina. Grips are in good condition showing only normal wear from handling, with crisp checkering.

Details

ManufacturerWebley & Scott Ltd

ModelMark IV

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge455

Barrel4 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page159

B) Webley Mark V Revolver

Manufactured from 1913 to 1915. Standard markings with fixed blade front sight and V notch rear sight. Hard rubber birds head grips with lanyard ring.

ConditionGood, Revolver retains over 50% of original finish thinning to a smooth brown patina. Grips are good with crisp checkering and minor wear.