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British WEBLEY Mark IV .38/200 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R w/1940 HOLSTER 1951-53 mfr. Post-WORLD WAR II Top Break Revolver
Guns International #: 103562937 Seller's Inventory #: 259743
Category: Webley Revolvers - Handguns - English Revolvers
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
British WEBLEY Mark IV .38/200 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R w/1940 HOLSTER
1951-53 mfr. Post-WORLD WAR II Top Break Revolver
Here Ancestry Guns present a C&R British Webley & Scott Mark IV Revolver in .38/200 caliber along with a 1940 Dated Holster, made in Birmingham, England circa 1951-53. At the end of the First World War, the British military decided that the .455 caliber gun and cartridge was too large for modern military use, and after numerous tests and extensive trials, that a pistol in .38 caliber firing a 200-grain bullet would be just as effective as the .455 for stopping an enemy. Webley & Scott immediately tendered the .38/200 caliber Webley Mk IV revolver, which was based on their .38 caliber Webley Mk III revolver, designed for the police and civilian markets.
To the surprise of Webley, the British government took the design to the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock and had them basically develop the same handgun and it was adopted by the British military. Webley & Scott sued the British Government and were denied, though the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors eventually awarded Webley & Scott £1250 for their work. RSAF Enfield proved unable to manufacture enough No. 2 revolvers to meet the military's wartime demands, and as a result Webley's Mk IV was also widely used within the British Army in World War II.
The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish. There is a minor edge chip at the butt of the right grip but otherwise very little wear to note. Markings are crisp and legible. “C.A.I.” import marked barrel. Numbers matching throughout. The action is strong. The bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Good canvas holster.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .38/200
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.
$1400
#259743
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes