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I just got these two pistols. One is a hammerless Enfield and the other is a Webley & Scott. The 2nd is marked "war finish" on the frame. Both are chambered for the S&W .38 cartridge. Check the pics out and comments regarding values and rarity would be interesting to all of us.

Mark

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Nice pistols. I have examples of both. Evidently Webley didn't want their reputation tarnished by the the rough finish put on the government contract revolvers, so they insisted on putting "War Finish" on them. They're nice pistols, but not really uncommon. They seem to run from $150 up to $300 depending upon condition and how bad the buyer wants one.

Very interesting! Thanks for the explanation, I paid $525.00 for the pair which included a vintage box of .38 S&W ammo and the holster for the newer revolver. I bought them as a collection filler and a bit of history.

Mark

Based on the pictures, I think you did well. I'd pay that

Mark,
Nice pistols! My friend collects Webleys and has quite a few of them, I always kid him that he is trying to corner the market on them. Here are a few automatics from his collection. Enjoy.

This one is an experimental .32 serial number 41308 sample delivered to H&R by Paul Webley as a sugested model to build under contract.

Fritziii

#2 Early .32 Webley serial number 69 with hand engraved logo.

Webley .455 Auto comercial model marked to Capt. W.G. Pearson, King's Own Royal Lancers.

Here is the egraving of the last pistol

Webley .455 Royal Horse Artillery - Slotted for shoulder stock.

Webley .455 Royal Horse Artillery - unslotted only 150 made.

Last one for now, Webley - Fosberry .455 Auto Revolver.

Very, very nice buy Kingtiger. Prices have been all over the place but approx $350 is what they bring around here. However, Cabela's had two listed for $1000.00 each about three weeks ago. The English put out many variations during WW11 and they make an interested collection at a reasonable price. They also make a very excellent and reliable home defence weapon with soft point ammunition.

cabelas has been known to really stick it to you when it comes to resale on firearms,,,i have seen several interesting lugers,p-38's and colt .45's,but cabelas had dreamland pricing,,,they should have bought oil futures instead,,,

I agree about Cablelas. They're normally trolling for fools. I saw a rebuilt U.S. 1917 that I'd have put $300.00 in, sitting in a Cabelas with a tag of $1,500.00 on it!

That .455 cartridge is a real manstopper

The .455 actually had less muzzle energy than most 38 special loadings. The military loading had about 220 fpe compared to the 45 ACP military loading at 369 fpe.

It certainly does the job, at any rate..

I paid a little more than $550 for this example of a Model VI 455 Cal dated 1918.

But, I make it to be a 98% gun and it came with the original hanger and lanyard.

A bit more than most but I was facinated by this gun since childhood.

Jim

fritziii , nice Fosbery , my dad used to have one , what is the serial number ? , his was over 1000 , and believe over 1000 indicated a `test` model etc.

I love the Webley automatic - the most unattractive weapon there is, but hold one in your hand and the balance and pointing ability is amazing, plus the bullet is one that will stop anything in its way

I presume that your Webley has a threaded hole for a lug and lanyard ring,like your enfield? Nice revolvers.
I seem to recall that years ago,there were .455 Webleys rechambered for .45 ACP. Lot's "cheaper" to shoot. I always wanted one.
Cheers,
Kim

Kim, what once was there is missing and I need to pick the parts up at a gunshow or a dealer.

Mark

jUST a point on your shaved hammer model.These where called the tanker model and where shaved to prevent accidental dicharge while getting in and out of the vehicles while in the holster.

PAUL

Thanks Paul, I also have read that in researching the difference in the two pistols. If anyone has a lead on where to find the swivel and lanyard to replace the missing one on the Webley, let me know.

Mark

Mark,
This store usually stocks the replacements but currently has none available, it might be worth giving them a ring and see if they can order one in......for the dizzy price of $5

WEBLEY IV

Many thanks!

Mark