Production commenced in April 1915 prior to official adoption. Total production during the war was in excess of 310,000. So popular was the Mark VI that factory production did not completely stop until 1954
10. Mechanism
6 shot, hinge frame conventional single action (thumb cocking) and double action (trigger cocking) mechanism
11. Weight
2 lbs 6½ oz
12. Mountings
13. Practicality in action
Sturdy dependable medium range weapon for defensive or offensive action