I had a buddy of mine research a little gem of mine: my custom snub-nosed British Webley Mk VI .45 ACP.
He determined, according to the markings, it was made in 1917 in Birmingham, England. It saw service in WWI and on a police department. At some point it was sent to the London armoury and was professionally made into a short barrel with front sight and was rechambered into .45 ACP via moon clip. He said the timing was slightly off, but nothing that would be noticable -- and it wasn't! I put 6 rounds of lead .45 ACP through her at about 7 yards and they all landed in the 9- and 10-rings. Otherwise, she's in pristine condition.
Anyone know anything else about this? Any comments? Any idea as to the value of such an item?
He determined, according to the markings, it was made in 1917 in Birmingham, England. It saw service in WWI and on a police department. At some point it was sent to the London armoury and was professionally made into a short barrel with front sight and was rechambered into .45 ACP via moon clip. He said the timing was slightly off, but nothing that would be noticable -- and it wasn't! I put 6 rounds of lead .45 ACP through her at about 7 yards and they all landed in the 9- and 10-rings. Otherwise, she's in pristine condition.
Anyone know anything else about this? Any comments? Any idea as to the value of such an item?