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455 Webley Mark I Revolver value

martin3175
I have a Webley Mark I(?) revolver in really good shape. It is in .455 Webley caliber ,the exterior is in excellent+ condition, grips are close to perfect, very minor bore pitting,strong rifling, and it has a lanyard loop on the grip. It is stamped with lots of proof marks resembling crowns ( "bp stamped under on the cyl. and "bv" on the frame). On the frame, just below the cylinder and partially hidden by a screw is stamped " WEBLEY
MARK I
(initial letters hidden by screw) pat?____ ENTS
1914"
It has a 4 digit serial number, starting in 5... ,and the top strap has a large arrow engraved in it. On the right side of the frame is a crown proofmark with a fancy scripted "R" underneath."ENGLAND" is stamped on the left side of the barrel.. Any help on value/history?



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  • rufe-snow
    Your revolver dates to the late 1880's. It was the first of the Webley "Service Model" revolvers to be adopted by the British military. The date "1914" and stars "***" signify that it was reworked in the early years of W W I, by fitting a larger cylinder for Cordite powder, and a barrel made of improved steel etc.

    The most important factor affecting the value of the Webley revolvers is that many were reworked for 45 ACP ammo when imported to the U.S. This was done by machining off the rear of the cylinder so that it could function with 45 auto ammo mounted on half moon clips.

    If your revolver is a original Mark 1, my 2? is that it would be worth between $300 & $500. Half that if it's been altered for 45 ACP.

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  • martin3175
    Reply-- it is in 455 Webley- not a re-chamber to 45acp...
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Large Arrow is British Military Acceptance Mark...

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by martin3175
    It is stamped with lots of proof marks resembling crowns ( "bp stamped under on the cyl. and "bv" on the frame). On the right side of the frame is a crown proofmark with a fancy scripted "R" underneath."ENGLAND" is stamped on the left side of the barrel. Any help on value/history?


    The "BP" and "BV" proof marks signify that your revolver was originally manufactured and proofed for Black Powder. The "R" proof was put on when it was fitted for the and proofed for Cordite, ( Smokeless ) loads. "England", i.e. Country of origin, was stamped on it when it was exported for commerical sale in the U.S. This has been a requirement for imported products since the 1890's. Although your revolver was probably imported in the 50's or 60's.
























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