Webley Mk IV - The Firearms Forum

CountryGunsmith · 02-26-2003, 02:35 PM

RobC in Missouri
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Forgive me if this has been posted here before, but:

WWW.*********.COM/auction...em=2774668

This is for your standard Webley Mk. IV .38 revolver, 5" barrel, matching, no import marks. Current bid is in excess of $1000!!!!

I got one of these in identical condition, down to the no import marks, no safety mod, and matching numbers. What do you think - can I get a grand out of mine?

Wanna bet the high bidder reneges?

RobC in Missouri

AntiqueDr
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Looks to me like a standard wartime-contract Webley Mark IV. There ARE collectible Webleys that bring well over $1000, but I wouldnt think that's one of them.

How come this never happens to me?

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Xracer
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I've got a Webley Mk. VI (.455)....except it's not a Webley, it's an Enfield. Gee, maybe I can retire....wait a minute, I AM retired!

BTW, Doc.....do you know of any way I can determine the date of manufacture from the serial # on this big lump of iron?

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Talk about tooling marks......man!

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Not that I'm cynical, but sometimes I wonder if there is some "ghost" bidding going on?

AntiqueDr
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X, I believe so - or close anyway. Need all the markings on the pistol, though.

02-26-2003, 02:35 PM	#1
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Webley Mk IV RobC in Missouri V.I.P. Member Posts: 82 (1/1/02 11:31:58 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del All $1000 Webleys?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forgive me if this has been posted here before, but: WWW.*********.COM/auction...em=2774668 This is for your standard Webley Mk. IV .38 revolver, 5" barrel, matching, no import marks. Current bid is in excess of $1000!!!! I got one of these in identical condition, down to the no import marks, no safety mod, and matching numbers. What do you think - can I get a grand out of mine? Wanna bet the high bidder reneges? RobC in Missouri AntiqueDr Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1659 (1/2/02 12:00:19 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del ezSupporter Re: $1000 Webleys?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looks to me like a standard wartime-contract Webley Mark IV. There ARE collectible Webleys that bring well over $1000, but I wouldnt think that's one of them. How come this never happens to me? We Buy Guns! 1 - 100, Antique or Modern! www.apaxenterprises.com Xracer Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1381 (1/2/02 9:06:29 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: $1000 Webleys?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've got a Webley Mk. VI (.455)....except it's not a Webley, it's an Enfield. Gee, maybe I can retire....wait a minute, I AM retired! BTW, Doc.....do you know of any way I can determine the date of manufacture from the serial # on this big lump of iron? LIKTOSHOOT Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 3332 (1/2/02 9:21:32 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: $1000 Webleys?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talk about tooling marks......man! Zigzag2 Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1837 (1/2/02 9:32:12 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: $1000 Webleys?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not that I'm cynical, but sometimes I wonder if there is some "ghost" bidding going on? AntiqueDr Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1660 (1/2/02 11:23:52 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del ezSupporter Re: $1000 Webleys?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X, I believe so - or close anyway. Need all the markings on the pistol, though. -->