WEBLEY MARK VI DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

SERIAL 314052. BARREL 6". CALIBER .45 ACP. On May 24, 1915, the Webley Mk VI was adopted as the standard sidearm for British and Commonwealth troops and remained so for the duration of the First World War, being issued first to officers, pipers and range takers, and later to airmen, naval crews, boarding parties, trench raiders, machine-gun teams, and tank crews. The Mk VI proved to be a very reliable and hardy weapon, well suited to the mud and adverse conditions of trench warfare. When they were brought back to the states, this revolver, as were so many, had the cylinder trimmed to accept the 45 ACP round rather than the .455 original cartridge. It is a top break, six shot, double action with blue finish, black composite grips and lanyard ring. Stamped Webley 1918 on left side. Mark VI is stamped on top left of frame with various British proof marks which are also found stamped on the cylinder and various other places on the gun. The cylinder still has the visible serial number which does not match the frame. The cylinder is a gun metal gray while the balance of revolver retains about 80% of the military matte finish. The action is smooth and tight. The bore is mirror bright. C&R