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It's not that often a discussion of the weapons of war appears in the forum. However, I wanted to share pictures of what I regard as an important rig in prime condition. Below is a Webley Mark IV service revolver, still in its original .445 configuration, with holster and leather lanyard. This weapon was introduced in 1899 and is frequently referred to as the Boer War Model (the Mark IV was superseded by the Mark V in 1913 and the Mark VI in 1915).
Though not dated, this Mark IV is circa 1899-1901 as the proofing attests: VR (Victoria Regina), BP (Birmingham Proofing House), Broad Arrow (Crown Property), B (Birmingham). I don't know the meaning of the "78." For more information on proofing, the following is a useful site: http://www.gunproof.com/index.html
Virtually every part of the revolver is hallmarked as crown property, even the screws. Below is a close-up of the cylinder cam.
Webley hallmark on the frame:
All in all, this stubby little weapon is none the worse for age.
Chas.
Though not dated, this Mark IV is circa 1899-1901 as the proofing attests: VR (Victoria Regina), BP (Birmingham Proofing House), Broad Arrow (Crown Property), B (Birmingham). I don't know the meaning of the "78." For more information on proofing, the following is a useful site: http://www.gunproof.com/index.html
Virtually every part of the revolver is hallmarked as crown property, even the screws. Below is a close-up of the cylinder cam.
Webley hallmark on the frame:
All in all, this stubby little weapon is none the worse for age.
Chas.
