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Numbered PAIR of HONG KONG POLICE Webley Revolvers Mid-20th Century British Service Sidearm
Guns International #: 101329006 Seller's Inventory #: 8714
Category: Webley Revolvers - Pairs of Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1448
Total Number of Listings: 29901
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Numbered PAIR of HONG KONG POLICE Webley Revolvers
Mid-20th Century British Service Sidearm
Here we present a Consecutively Numbered Pair of Hong Kong Police Webley Mark IV Top Break Revolvers in .38 S&W, made in Birmingham, England circa the late 1940s. British military use of Webley revolvers began in the late-19th Century. Especially favored in the early-20th Century were those chambered for the .455 caliber cartridges. However, at the end of the Great War, it was decided a smaller, more manageable revolver and cartridge combination were desirable, so Webley and the government settled on the .38 S&W cartridge and designed a much smaller 6-shot, top-break revolver to shoot it. This was to be much friendlier as far as recoil and much smaller and lighter than its predecessor in .455, though debatably, not as lethal. Various British police forces, including colonial police forces used these revolvers through the late-20th Century, notably both Hong Kong and Singapore Police.
In this instance, these revolvers are marked “HKP” and numbered for the Hong Kong Police. These have been “X’ed” out when these revolvers were retired. Hong Kong originally became a colony in 1842 as a result of the First Opium War and was under British rule until 1997 when it was relinquished to China. Hong Kong, though under Chinese rule, to this day differs with China in its economic freedoms and governance.
The overall condition is fine. The original finish is 98% intact. The markings are clear and legible. The trademarked grips are in great shape. The bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. The action is excellent.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .38 S&W
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$2300
#8714
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes