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Description: | Webley R.I.C.revolver No2., This revolver was designed for use by the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1867. It became a poular weapon. The No.2 model was in use by 1876. The barel is round but the top rib gives it a tapering effect. It has fixed sights, the back one being a long V shaped groove. It is a .45" calibre six shot pistol. The grip is wooden with a lanyard ring attached. It is marked "Webleys Patent" on the left side of the barrel. Acess to the chambers is by a loading gate on the right-hand side of the barrel hinged at the bottom. The lock is of the double action type. There is no serial number.,
Accession number: NCM 1992-608/14 | Subjects: | British arms and armour firearms (licensed) | Temporal: | 1876 | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | maker Webley | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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