Webley Mark V .455 plated

[Midmichigun]

Guys,
I am in need of an education from the experts. I know VERY little about the Webley revolvers. However, I have a friend who just asked me to follow up, and get some information on it. The handgun is a Mark V in .455. It is serial number 148,xxx. The barrel/ frame and cylinder match. He asked me not to post the serial number, so I am simply passing on his wishes.

Here is the overall view of the gun in question:


First off, we will examine the Patent date on the frame:

I believe in this photo, that there is a screw missing? The opposite side has a screw, but it doesn't appear to go all the way through.

The backstrap on the handgun has a clear stamp of: 3/15.



Next up is the Model designation and assorted Brit proof marks.


Overall Brit marks with some chrome plating wear off.



It has not been rechambered. I can't seem to get the extractor to raise out of the cylinder. I checked and it is loose.


Here is the firing pin/ face.


Next we will look at the lanyard ring/ pommel:

Both are plastic, one is chipped, and the screw doesn't go all the way through to the opposite grip.

Next set of pics are just random for your enjoyment:




I did notice that at least 1 screw does not match holding the trigger guard in place. I also noticed that when cocking the pistol, the cylinder is slightly out of time. Is this a major problem?
The plating is flaking off, and I observe pits under the chrome. What is going on with this handgun?
Is this a model that is collected, or is this a bubba'd revolver? Please let me know what you think.... honesty is fine...

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[browningautorifle]

I only can say what I can see from here. The gun was plated to hide the rust pits. There's a screw missing in front of the hinge and I think that's why your ejectors won't rise. It looks like an early 1900s model that's in serviceable enough to shoot condition as the barrel and chambers are all OK. It probably did more service than any two of us together. I'm not sure the cylinder was ever in perfect time. It should work just fine that way. Except for the missing screw.

[Southerner]

Hello,

British handguns are not my specialty, but I have had an Enfield revolver in 38/200 dated 1934 and marked to the RAF for years which I enjoy shooting. Recently I was offered a chance to buy a Webley Mk.VI with a WWI holster. I bit.

In looking the weapon over, I have noticed it is not marked either Webley or Enfield and has a serial number taking it outside Webley production. The serial number is 49** and appears on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. The cylinder is not cut for .45ACP. The weapon has proofs on each chamber of the cylinder and Enfield inspector marks on the holster guide. There is a "23 on the barrel and a number of marks struck over on the metal of the backstrap and a date (I think) 3.40. Pristine bore and cylinders, good timing, a couple of mildly wallowed screw heads...The holster is not marked in any way except for a name Sanderson.

I got both for $650. Can anyone help me with the identification of this weapon. It has so few marks as opposed to most British weapons. I think Enfield Lock made it as the serial number is within a range for their production for 1923. I will try and post some photos as soon as I am able.

Any thoughts about this revolver and its acquisition will be appreciated. Many thanks!

[browningautorifle]

Pics would really help.

[A square 10]

i suspect you have an enfield revolver no1 mkVI , but without photos its hard to be certain , sometimes the markings are subtle , my enfield no 1 mk VI is a 1923 ,

i think you did well indeed ,

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i suspect you have an enfield revolver no1 mkVI , but without photos its hard to be certain , sometimes the markings are subtle , my enfield no 1 mk VI is a 1923 ,

i think you did well indeed ,

as to the plated one - a few years back i was looking for a HAK no2 mkIV [actually i still am] and was offered aplated version with a snub nosed bbl , all i could think was 'too bad such a valuable piece fell into the hands of bubba'

[Southerner]

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[Southerner]

Many thanks!

Finally firgured out the trick. See the three photos below. Paul