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#Webley revolver dates of manufacture license
No FFL, C&R or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. "A CLASSIC", ready to display!Īction: External Hammer Double/Single Action In fine working condition with metalwork all turned to grey and all markings crisp. The revolver breaks down correctly, with the only issue being that the retaining pin for the ejector rod is worn, so the rod can be removed. Action works well, though can be a bit finicky due to age and wear. Folding side gate on the right hand side provides access to the chambers for ejection and reloading using the attached ejection rod. The revolver operates in both Double Action and Single Action, and the wood grip is fully checkered.
#Webley revolver dates of manufacture serial number
The cylinder takes 6 cartridges, and is marked on the rear with caliber 450 and shortened serial number 981. The right side of the frame is marked under the cylinder with serial number 88981, and there are various proofs on the gun. The revolver is fitted with a very short 2 1/2 inch snub barrel, which is marked with caliber of. The left side of the revolver is marked with: In 1897 they would merge with W & C Scott and Sons to become The Webley & Scott Revolver and Arms Company Ltd of Birmingham. Webley & Son, who would later design the famous "Top-Break" Webley Revolver. This indicates manufacture by the famous firm of P. Here is a period British Metropolitan Police Solid-Frame Revolver from that time, actually marked by the manufacturer on the top of the barrel strap:
This however was where the effort to catch "JACK THE RIPPER" was based. However, up until the end of WWII they were housed in (OLD) SCOTLAND YARD but this old Victorian building unfortunately became too small and outdated. London became the METROPOLITAN POLICE and traditionally is housed at New Scotland Yard. The British Police are divided up into County Regions, although in recent years there has been some amalgamation.