Webley Mark VI revolver
Production date
1915-1923
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Object detail
Description
Six shot, .455" calibre British military revolver with star extractor, hexagonal barrel. Blade foresight. Lanyard ring on base of butt. Chequed wooden grips.
Classification
MILITARY
ARMS & ARMOUR
ARMS & ARMOUR
Maker
Production date
1915-1923
Measurements
L290 x W44 x H153 mm
Media/Materials description
Steel, wood
Signature/Marks
328509
3 / 2143
D
MARK VI
<crown> / 1 / <illegible> / <crown> U6 / E
17 / <crown> / GR / <crossed flags> / P / <broad arrow>
WEBLEY / MARK VI / PATENT / 1917
<crown> / 32 / 13
328509
<crown> / 2P / 73
3 / 2143
D
MARK VI
<crown> / 1 / <illegible> / <crown> U6 / E
17 / <crown> / GR / <crossed flags> / P / <broad arrow>
WEBLEY / MARK VI / PATENT / 1917
<crown> / 32 / 13
328509
<crown> / 2P / 73
History and use
Between 1914 and 1918 more than 310,000 Mark VI revolvers were manufactured for use by the armed services.
The serial number on this particular weapon indicates it was manufactured in 1916. Although replaced in the early 1930’s by the Enfield .38" revolver, the Mark VI was still used by some British officers during the 1939 - 1945 War, and by some members of the Australian Army in the Vietnam War.
The serial number on this particular weapon indicates it was manufactured in 1916. Although replaced in the early 1930’s by the Enfield .38" revolver, the Mark VI was still used by some British officers during the 1939 - 1945 War, and by some members of the Australian Army in the Vietnam War.
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Registration number
H6453
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