I got an old webley mk iv revolver for $250. It has noticeable end shake, and it was the first thing I needed to fix. I eliminated the end shake but it induced other problems; inadequate headspace and cylinder timing. I managed to fix them one at a time. The timing issue took me some time. I needed to file away metal off the hand a little at a time.
I was looking for a replacement hand in case I screwed up. Then I noticed something different about this revolver.
Its hand has 2 stages like colt revolvers, while all the replacement parts I could find has only 1 stage like s&w revolvers. The 2 stage hand makes the action move more smoothly, but it requires more fitting.
Its recoil shield totally blocks the extractor tip from contacting the frame. I could have fixed the end shake easily, without having to refit the action, if I could find the same kind of recoil shield. I couldn't. The one I ordered from numrich has a window in it, so it doesn't keep the extractor from hitting the frame.
Perhaps this revolver is an early model? Your input is much appreciated. Meanwhile, I am ready to test fire it after one more fix. The crown is nicked and I am recutting a new one.
I loved them webleys.
-TL
I was looking for a replacement hand in case I screwed up. Then I noticed something different about this revolver.
Its hand has 2 stages like colt revolvers, while all the replacement parts I could find has only 1 stage like s&w revolvers. The 2 stage hand makes the action move more smoothly, but it requires more fitting.
Its recoil shield totally blocks the extractor tip from contacting the frame. I could have fixed the end shake easily, without having to refit the action, if I could find the same kind of recoil shield. I couldn't. The one I ordered from numrich has a window in it, so it doesn't keep the extractor from hitting the frame.
Perhaps this revolver is an early model? Your input is much appreciated. Meanwhile, I am ready to test fire it after one more fix. The crown is nicked and I am recutting a new one.
I loved them webleys.
-TL