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Antique Webley "Mk II", Service Revolver, 45ACP/.455 Webley/ 45Auto Rim $4900$4800
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Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional antique revolver in very good condition. No license required. RCMP paperwork included.
Bears a "NP" (Nitro-Proof) mark for smokeless powder.
Comes with 2 speed loading moon clips for 45ACP and one spacer ring for .455 Webley.
Webley Mark 2 Service Revolver. 4" barrel, 6 shot. All serial numbers match. Chambered to accept 45ACP with the use of moon clips and original 455 Webley with the use of the included spacer ring, and 45 Auto Rim ammo without the need for any adapter gives it the ability to use 3 different ammo types in the same gun.
It is in excellent mechanical condition, with a strong, accurate action and excellent, shiny bore. The finish is about intact, and the grips are undamaged. The hinge is tight, and the extractor works as it should. Although it is a MkII manufactured before 1898, it bears a "NP" (Nitro-Proof) mark for smokeless powder.
History & Background
In 1887 the British War Department decided to replace the Tranter and Enfield revolvers which were the standard issue side arm at the time. Complaints about these two revolvers from influential officers such as Lord Wolseley, and their high regard for the Webley-Pryce and No. 5 Army Express caused the department to call for trials for a new side arm, chambered in both Boxer and Enfield configurations. Webley submitted a solid-frame prototype very similar to the earlier No. 5, and upon several revisions finally came up with a top break, self-extracting model which would become known as the Mark I. It was adopted as the standard however the War Department continued to criticize it and make recommendations for improvements. In 1894 Webley introduced the improved Mk II, with a changed frame profile - they removed the hump on the grip below the hammer, called the "Prawl", they widened and strengthened the hammer to make cocking it with a gloved hand easier, and they beefed-up the trigger guard. The recoil shield, which was integral to the frame of the Mk I was also made as a separate piece, which could be exchanged if it was damaged or bent. The Mk II was in use until 1897 when Webley introduced the Mk III, which was followed very closely by the Mk IV in 1899.