Webley Mk V revolver .455″

posted 09 November 2021, 1:09 am
01. Original name Webley & Scott Mark V Service Revolver  
02. Other official names Service Pattern Revolver  
03. Popular names   
04. Chamberings .455  
05. Designed by Webley & Scott Limited  
06. Design date LoC 9 December 1913 (4 inch) LoC 5 May 1915 (6 inch)  
07. In service date(s) 1914 – 1918  
08. Adopted by Common to both land, sea and air services  
09. Production quantities Production for the Ministry of Munitions was approximately 20,000, but it was also manufactured to commercial sale to officers of the commonwealth forces  
10. Mechanism 6 shot, hinge frame conventional single action (thumb cocking) and double action (trigger cocking) mechanism  
11. Weight 2 lbs 3½ oz (4 inch) 2 lbs 5½ oz (6 inch)  
12. Mountings   
13. Practicality in action Sturdy dependable short range weapon for defensive or offensive action  
14. Comments / Other information The Ministry purchased the Mark V with the common 4 inch barrel but it was also supplied with the less common 6 inch barrel