Webley Expert's I Have A Question

**BruceHMX** · 07-20-2017 11:53 AM

Ok so I have found a few Webley Mk V's that for some reason just don't seem right.

From what I have researched the Mk V came with birds head grip and 5 inch barrel. However, both of these have 4 inch barrel's and a regular grip which is identical to the Mk VI. One is dated 1918 and the other is 1917. The Mk VI was introduced in 1915 so did Webley continue to make the Mk V? Is this one of those things where during war time they were just thrown together? Both by the way have matching serial numbers on the frame, barrel and cylinder.

One is shaved for 45acp and the other is not. I don't want to jump if something is wrong.

As always thanks for any information.

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**browningautorifle** · 07-20-2017 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by BruceHMX

One is shaved for 45acp

I should think that one is for the US consumption market. Many would rather use standard ammo and clips easily available in the local market. I would...That could have been done any time...

**Gil Boyd** · 07-21-2017 05:21 AM

Bruce,
Any chance of some photos to highlight your query please?

**BruceHMX** · 07-21-2017 08:57 AM

Thank Gil;

Here is the "cut" one.

841Web by bigsargee7, on Flickr

**Gil Boyd** · 07-21-2017 09:12 AM

That does look correct alround from what I can see, could I have a closeup shot of the small print below the cylinder, the patent date?

**BruceHMX** · 07-21-2017 09:19 AM

841Web_3 by bigsargee7

My thing was I cannot find reference to where they were made with the square butt vice birds head grip.

**browningautorifle** · 07-21-2017 09:36 AM

Is this not two revolvers put together? Upper and lower? How is it marked "V" and "VI"?

**BruceHMX** · 07-21-2017 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by browningautorifle

Is this not two revolvers put together? Upper and lower? How is it marked "V" and "VI"?

Jim that's what I was thinking but the serial numbers all match.

**browningautorifle** · 07-21-2017 10:35 AM

I follow you there, but the upper and lower appear to be different models...someone will know here...Peter?

**Baal** · 07-21-2017 10:53 AM

The frame clearly shows it to be a Mk VI. So it has to be a put together. Can we see photos of the serial numbers on frame, barrel and cylinder?

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