Webley Mark 1. Anybody?

[sneakerd]

Anybody have any knowledge or expertise on these? I don't and I'm hoping for some help evaluating it, value, etc.

[Great-Kazoo]

http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/forums/5/British-Military-Handguns/British-Military-Handguns#.VV88ekbXoSk

for reloading
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...-Webley-Mark-I

[Marine24]

Another interesting website but the one posted above is excellent. Used it when I was researching a Enfield No 2 Mk I tanker version.

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/double.../webley-e.html

Key that I found for these is the proof stamps. British crown is typically stamped in multiple places, plus other symbols depending on whether it was shipped to an Armor, Artillery, Engineer outfit.

[Aardvark]

Do NOT shoot .45ACP out to that. I can't tell from the pics if the cylinder has been shaved to use .45ACP on moon clips, or if it's original: do you see proof marks on the back of the cylinder? If it's not shaved, it could be worth a small wad of happine$$. If it is shaved, much less so. Last one I saw with un-fugged cylinder was up near $1k, while shaved specimens catch $4-500.

[sneakerd]

It has not been altered.

[APEXgunparts]

Anybody have any knowledge or expertise on these? I don't and I'm hoping for some help evaluating it, value, etc.

My very first Webley revolver that I purchased (I was underaged at the time and so had to have my Mother with me) was a Webley Mark 1 (Marked on the top strap indicating use by the Royal Navy)
I still own it.
The example shown in the pictures appears to be a commercially sold revolver (based on the metal finish and lack of British Military markings).
The Mark 1 comes from the era of black powder revolver cartridges, I would not shoot any modern ammo thru it.
I already made that mistake many, many years ago!

Webleys are very collectible, the grips and that seem to be exceptional as the hard rubber usually shrinks and cracks a chunk where the crosspin fits into them.

Richard

[kpp80202]

Love that pistol. I have a Mark VI that has been shaved, and run .45AR hand loads through it. Very fun shooter.