Webley .455 Mark 2 (II military) | Imperial War Museums

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Physical description

Webley .455 Mark 2 (II military) revolver. Bright finish.

Stamped on left of frame

WEBLEY MARK II PATENTS

(military ownership and inspection marks) stamped on left of frame

broad arrow over WD over crown over B over 9

(military proof mark) stamped on left of top strap

crown over VR over crossed pennants over 2P

Stamped on left of top strap

broad arrow over WD

(inspection mark) stamped on left of top strap

crown over B over 9

(military ownership mark) stamped on various small parts

broad arrow

(Naval property mark) stamped on back strap

N

Stamped in front of trigger guard & stamped underside of barrel lug & stamped on cylinder

55890

Stamped on left of trigger guard

crown over B over 37

Object details

Category: Weapons and ammunition
Related period: Pre-1914 (association), First World War (association)
Creator: P Webley & Son, Birmingham England
Dimensions: whole: BL: 4ins Calibre: .455
Catalogue number: FIR 18

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