arrow marking on top strap of webley - The Firearms Forum

soundguy · 10-04-2012, 08:26 PM

i saw it discussed here what the arrow like mark on the top strap of a webley was.

can't find the thread though.

anybody?

jack404 · 10-04-2012, 08:41 PM

its the Australian defense property mark

or British

broad arrow for Australia or NZ ( arrow angle is larger than 90 degree's)

narrow Arrow is British

90 degrees or less

jack404 · 10-04-2012, 08:45 PM

pre 46-7 just the broad Arrow after it was between D's ( D^D )

jack404 · 10-04-2012, 08:51 PM

Government acceptance marks is the correct title ..

sorry for the bum steer

jack404 · 10-04-2012, 08:55 PM

aussie ones

soundguy · 10-05-2012, 10:07 AM

ok.. i see narrow arrow and no letters on either side /fore / aft.

english then right?

jack404 · 10-05-2012, 04:33 PM

most likely ..

soundguy · 10-05-2012, 10:24 PM

cool, thanks

45Auto · 10-11-2012, 04:47 PM

If the broad arrow on the top strap of a .455 is rather big then it's a Royal Navy mark. These big broad arrow marks often look hand done. To confirm Royal Navy look above the back grip strap on the frame for the letter "N" This is known to be a Royal Navy ownership mark. The rest of the revolver will have various British Govt. inspection marks and small broad arrow marks on the various parts. These little marks are found on all Govt. issue Webleys.

As noted above by Jack, their are lots of other marks which can help you trace the ownership of arms used in various parts of the Empire, and sometimes by individual units. These things make collecting such weapons extra fun and interesting.

soundguy · 10-11-2012, 05:20 PM

when i can liberate the camera from the wife, i'll try to get pics, thanks!

10-04-2012, 08:26 PM	#1
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,411	arrow marking on top strap of webley i saw it discussed here what the arrow like mark on the top strap of a webley was. can't find the thread though. anybody? -->

10-04-2012, 08:41 PM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley its the Australian defense property mark or British broad arrow for Australia or NZ ( arrow angle is larger than 90 degree's) narrow Arrow is British 90 degrees or less Last edited by jack404; 10-04-2012 at 08:46 PM..

10-04-2012, 08:45 PM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley pre 46-7 just the broad Arrow after it was between D's ( D^D )

10-04-2012, 08:51 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley Government acceptance marks is the correct title .. sorry for the bum steer

10-04-2012, 08:55 PM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley aussie ones

10-05-2012, 10:07 AM	#6
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,411	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley ok.. i see narrow arrow and no letters on either side /fore / aft. english then right?

10-05-2012, 04:33 PM	#7
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley most likely ..

10-05-2012, 10:24 PM	#8
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,411	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley cool, thanks

10-11-2012, 04:47 PM	#9
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,119	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley If the broad arrow on the top strap of a .455 is rather big then it's a Royal Navy mark. These big broad arrow marks often look hand done. To confirm Royal Navy look above the back grip strap on the frame for the letter "N" This is known to be a Royal Navy ownership mark. The rest of the revolver will have various British Govt. inspection marks and small broad arrow marks on the various parts. These little marks are found on all Govt. issue Webleys. As noted above by Jack, their are lots of other marks which can help you trace the ownership of arms used in various parts of the Empire, and sometimes by individual units. These things make collecting such weapons extra fun and interesting.

10-11-2012, 05:20 PM	#10
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,411	Re: arrow marking on top strap of webley when i can liberate the camera from the wife, i'll try to get pics, thanks!