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Description: | Webley Mark IV revolver. Hatched plaques of composite material are applied to either side of the butt which has a rounded end and a lanyard ring fitted. The frame is solid with the barrel. The cylinder is chambered for six rounds. Double action. The barrel is rifled and fitted with a blade foresight. The calibre is 0.455in. The holster is made of leather. The serial number '80553' is stamped on the revolver and written on the holster is the name 'G L BARFIELD'. The holster is marked AAA3134.1 and can be viewed via the Whole/Part toggle.
This firearm was acquired via the Firearms Amnesty of 1988. In event of disposal it must be either transferred (not given) to authorised museums, the Forensic Science Service, the MOD Pattern Room, the Royal Military College at Shrivenham. Otherwise it must be handed into the Metropolitan Police for destruction.
caption: Webley Mark IV | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Webley & Scott Revolver & Small Arms Co. Ltd revolvers | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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