The revolver in question is a Webley-Wilkinson-Pryse
I just acquired a Webley revolver. My attempts this evening to identify it have been marginally acceptable. I hope you might be able to help. Web sites are minimal on this handgun.
Details: Stamped on Left side "Webleys No 4 476 CF"
Serial Number 11,XXX
6" barrel, top break, blued (very little) finish, fixed sigts (brass front Blade), rounded wood grip with lanyard ring, Single/double action.
On the right side is the proof mark which according to Blue Book of gun values indicates a London proof house ...British proof since 1904. ("NP" with a arm and "arabic style sword" above the NP).
The caliber is marked .455 on the right side. The following is also stamped on the right side "760 6 TONS"
There is an interesting knurled set screw in front of the cylinder just aft of the Webley marking. I saw a picture of a Mk IV that had a bayonet attached. It was a different style MkIV, but it appears this set screw could be for securing a bayonet. This set screw appears either highly polished or nickel plated.
The trigger is highly polished metal. The hammer may have been, although it looks like the overall finish of the revolver.
Two things appear mechanically wrong with the revolver:
the trigger does not reset after shooting. I can push it forward and then it will stay in the double action mode...but it does not spring back as I am sure it should or ought to.
In addition the cylinder extraction mechanism does not push out as the revolver is opened.
It appears I have a couple bad springs.
What can you help me with?
Let me know aproximate production date for this pistol.
Let me know if I am on track for identifying the revolver and some of its features.
Perhaps let me know of possible sources of supply for spare parts for this revolver.
Do you know of a good parts diagram for this revolver?
If it can help, I can take a digital photo of it and send to your email address. I can be reached at 45acp@klondyke.net
Thanks in advance for your help.
Tree.
I just acquired a Webley revolver. My attempts this evening to identify it have been marginally acceptable. I hope you might be able to help. Web sites are minimal on this handgun.
Details: Stamped on Left side "Webleys No 4 476 CF"
Serial Number 11,XXX
6" barrel, top break, blued (very little) finish, fixed sigts (brass front Blade), rounded wood grip with lanyard ring, Single/double action.
On the right side is the proof mark which according to Blue Book of gun values indicates a London proof house ...British proof since 1904. ("NP" with a arm and "arabic style sword" above the NP).
The caliber is marked .455 on the right side. The following is also stamped on the right side "760 6 TONS"
There is an interesting knurled set screw in front of the cylinder just aft of the Webley marking. I saw a picture of a Mk IV that had a bayonet attached. It was a different style MkIV, but it appears this set screw could be for securing a bayonet. This set screw appears either highly polished or nickel plated.
The trigger is highly polished metal. The hammer may have been, although it looks like the overall finish of the revolver.
Two things appear mechanically wrong with the revolver:
the trigger does not reset after shooting. I can push it forward and then it will stay in the double action mode...but it does not spring back as I am sure it should or ought to.
In addition the cylinder extraction mechanism does not push out as the revolver is opened.
It appears I have a couple bad springs.
What can you help me with?
Let me know aproximate production date for this pistol.
Let me know if I am on track for identifying the revolver and some of its features.
Perhaps let me know of possible sources of supply for spare parts for this revolver.
Do you know of a good parts diagram for this revolver?
If it can help, I can take a digital photo of it and send to your email address. I can be reached at 45acp@klondyke.net
Thanks in advance for your help.
Tree.