Damaged Parts of an Issued WW1 Webley Revolver MK VI with 6” Barrel and Matching Serial Numbers Dated 1918

Here on offer are some damaged parts of an issued WW1 British Officer’s Webley MK VI revolver with a 6” barrel and matching serial numbers, dated to 1918.

The story with this item was that the revolver was damaged during a German artillery attack on the British trenches, during the later part of WW1.

Now the barrel section is actually in great condition, with the only damage being the left hand fin or wing has been broken off, which hasn’t affected the barrel itself in any way.

The triangular-shaped fins are designed to naturally spread open the fabric or leather of a standard service holster pouch when the revolver is being holstered.

The rarer flat sided 6” barrel, still retains all its internal rifling and is perfectly straight. It also retains its screwed in slotted front sight blade.

It is also stamped on the side with a broad arrow, various acceptance marks, the year date 18 and the model version being MARK “VI”.

Stamped infront of the broken fin, is a “sold out of service” mark, being facing broad arrows.

During WW1, British military regulations required officers to purchase their own sidearms, holsters, and accessories. Many officers bought their Webley Mark VI revolvers privately through ordnance channels. When they did, the government armourer would apply the "sold out of service" stamp to officially transfer the revolver from Crown property to private ownership.

Underneath it is stamped with the serial number: 391425, which also dates it to a revolver made during 1918.

The barrel section still fits snuggly to the remains of the main frame, but there are no retaining screws.

The main frame section has had the grip section broken off and the two broken points have been filled flat and smooth. All the internal mechanisms and screws are now missing.

It is stamped with the makers details:

Webley
Mark vi
Patents
1918

There is also another "sold out of service" stamp and the matching serial number 391425, as stamped on the barrel.

The metal on both sections now shows light surface rust pitting.

Genuine Webley MK VI parts are very rare to find and the longer 6” barrel are also not common.

This just makes an interesting WW1 display piece with no issues around deactivation licences and it appears it has seen real service, if only it could talk.

With both sections connected it measures 9.25” (23.5cm) and it weighs 475g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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