Webley .455 Revolvers
For the collectors out there here is a minimally detailed pictorial over view of the Webley .455 revolver from Mk I to Mk VI high lighting the major differences between each mark. There are many detailed engineering differences that I will not mention, please refer to the reference books. As with all British weapon’s many variations exist and if fellow collectors have a different example please post. A fair amount of these revolvers have had their cylinder’s shaved to accept .45 auto rim for the North American market which decreases their desirability, in my opinion, and is a hazard as only the Mk V and VI have the cylinder designed for higher pressure ammunition.
For reference I highly recommend Ian Skennerton’s SAIS No.9 book .455 Pistol, Revolver No. 1 Mk VI and Webley Revolvers by Gordon Bruce. Information posted here are from these two fine books.
Webley Mk I
Approved in 1890 and with approximately 40,000 made it is a commonly found example with the hump behind the cocking piece on the rear strap being its greatest distinguishing sign.Information
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