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Description: | 1. '15 over crown over GR over crossed pennants over P over broad arrow over crown over 10 over B
2. Mark VI
3. WEBLEY MARK VI PATENTS 1915
4. (serial no.) 171092
The Webley Mk VI was adopted for service in 1915; the last of a series of .455 inch calibre Webley revolvers which were the standard issue pistols of the British Army from 1887 onwards. They were robust and powerful weapons, which gave excellent service until replaced by the handier Enfield No 2 revolver (see FIR 385) in 1932.
This pistol was the property of Captain J E G Gray, DSO. Gray served with the 7th Battalion of the Rifle Brigade (from June 1918 incorporated in the 33rd London Regiment). See FIR 9236 for a related firearm.
Pistol of donor's father who, from Army Lists and Who's Who, would appear to have been Capt JEG Gray DSO, Rifle Bde. The personnel of 7th Battalion Rifle Bde were absorbed into 33rd London Regiment on 18 June 1918.
Stolen from Gallery - 2010-02-27. Recovered by police 2010-04 - to be returned following sentencing of thief.
Webley .455 Mark 6 (VI military), revolver, double action, hinged frame extractor, pistol & lanyard, finish well worn, brown grip
Master | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | P Webley & Son, Birmingham | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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