Webley Revolvers

[Capbyrd]

I don't know why but I absolutely love the way these guys look. SOG has some Mk IV's right now chambered in .38 S&W that would be great for shooters and I might get one but I was hoping that some of you might have some and be kind enough to share pictures and your thoughts on the Webleys.

[Chris]

I'm with you, the Webley is on my list of "must have" guns.

[kb4ns]

I've always thought those guns were atrocious looking. Like the Hi-Points of their day.

Keep in mind that they are 38S&W, not 38 Spl, so ammo is a bit harder to come by (no running down to Wally World for a box before your trip to the range).

[Capbyrd]

yeah but they aren't those weird calibers either. 38s&w is much more common than those

[kb4ns]

True.

[leroy]

Cap:___________

You may get a strange urge to get a pith helmet, a pistiol lanyard, and a white buff sam brown belt and holster set up for your webley.

Check this out: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UqsRf118B2I/SLwbjLZWQDI/AAAAAAAADMY/fkMATgQ6NJ4/S220/zulu.jpg.

Keep up the good work!!

Kind regards,

Leroy

[kb4ns]

You may get a strange urge to get a pith helmet, a pistiol lanyard, and a white buff sam brown belt and holster set up...

He's already got that stuff. Wears it around daily...

[I_Like_Pie]

It is unbelievably easy to load 38 s&w being a low pressure straight walled cartridge. Brass and dies can be purchased at a very good price.

I think that the webleys are rifled for .360, but I don't think that you will notice the accuracy hit on such a gun using .358 lead bullets and a decent crimp

Edited July 29, 2010 by I_Like_Pie

[leroy]

KB:___________

It's great stuff aint it?! The little picture is from one of my favorite movies, "Zulu".

Keep up the good work!

Kind regards,

Leroy

[Capbyrd]

Cap:___________

You may get a strange urge to get a pith helmet, a pistiol lanyard, and a white buff sam brown belt and holster set up for your webley.

Check this out: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UqsRf118B2I/SLwbjLZWQDI/AAAAAAAADMY/fkMATgQ6NJ4/S220/zulu.jpg.

Keep up the good work!!

Kind regards,

Leroy

I was thinking more of the old trenchcoat so I could be like Captain Jack!

[leroy]

I was thinking more of the old trenchcoat so I could be like Captain Jack!

I like it!!!

Keep up the good work!

Leroy

[1gewehr]

The British service load is a bit more hefty than the common American load for the .38S&W. A 200gr round-nose lead projectile at 625fps versus a 145gr projectile at 685fps in the normal US load. A whopping 25 more ft/lbs of force!! Most of the surplus pistols desperately need a good cleaning inside the action. the Webley is easy to clean. Remove the grips and hose it down really well with your favorite solvent while operating the action. A nice, light lube on all moving parts afterwards will make it much more pleasant to shoot.

Double-action trigger pull is stiff. Single-action is usually pretty good. They are rugged, reliable and accurate pistols.

[bronco302]

Keep another thing mind the Wobblely Webleys shoot hollow base bullets. The .455 and the .38/200 will shoot .45 and .38 flat base bullets but you can throw rocks better. I have one of each and with the right bullet they are quite accurate. HTH

Joe W.

[Guest TnRebel]

Webley .38 caliber MK. IV (Mark 4, 1942)

That would be a sweet peace to have for passing down in the family alright. My grand farther ( who was a Constable in Floyed Co. Va. ) had one of these , it went to my cousin .

[Moped]

Cap:___________

You may get a strange urge to get a pith helmet, a pistiol lanyard, and a white buff sam brown belt and holster set up for your webley.

Check this out: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UqsRf118B2I/SLwbjLZWQDI/AAAAAAAADMY/fkMATgQ6NJ4/S220/zulu.jpg.

Keep up the good work!!

Kind regards,

Leroy

If your looking for such things, I suggest here. British and UK Militaria - International Military Antiques

[Guest Oaklands]

Keep another thing mind the Wobblely Webleys shoot hollow base bullets. The .455 and the .38/200 will shoot .45 and .38 flat base bullets but you can throw rocks better. I have one of each and with the right bullet they are quite accurate. HTH

Joe W.

I have a S&W Webley .455 made around 1906. No way I would shoot a .45 out of it. The .45 shell is loose and would probably do damage to the gun. Many people had them converted to a .45, but I believe this hurts the value of the gun.

My dad bought this gun around 35-40 years ago. Neither of us had fired it. A few months ago, I bought some Hornady .455 shells and took it to the range. Man, what a smooth shooting gun and dead on accurate. It was a lot of fun to shoot. Cleaned it up and put it back in it's pouch and back in the safe. It is in excellent condition. The blue is still great on it.

[Garufa]

I have a S&W Webley .455 made around 1906. No way I would shoot a .45 out of it. The .45 shell is loose and would probably do damage to the gun. Many people had them converted to a .45, but I believe this hurts the value of the gun.

My dad bought this gun around 35-40 years ago. Neither of us had fired it. A few months ago, I bought some Hornady .455 shells and took it to the range. Man, what a smooth shooting gun and dead on accurate. It was a lot of fun to shoot. Cleaned it up and put it back in it's pouch and back in the safe. It is in excellent condition. The blue is still great on it.

How about some pics you tease.

[Guest Oaklands]

How about some pics you tease.

Ask and ye shall receive. I also have the original smaller grips that had the hook on so a lantern could be carried while holding the gun.

[Mike.357]

I love the Webley. it is not the Hi Point of its day. it is a great revolver and very historical.

[bronco302]

Here's my Brits. The .38 was an armory import about 20 years ago thus the stupid looking safety:rolleyes:. Joe W.

[Jimbo100]

I had a Webley .38 many years ago. It was very well made and one of the sweetest shooting revolvers I've ever owned. Traded it for a shotgun and I've wish I had it back many times. Think I paid $65 for it in about 1980.

[kb4ns]

it is not the Hi Point of its day.

IMO, it isn't pretty, but it's pretty reliable. Hence the analogy. However, I have to say that Oakland's S&W Webley doesn't look too bad at all. I guess it's the British models I've always associated w/ the Webley name.

[Guest Oaklands]

There is a thread going on about this gun at the S&W forum. It seems this is a pretty rare gun. It is a triple lock of which only 5,666 were made. One run was for 5,000 and another run of 666. The more common triple lock of the time was the 44 special which was a commercial model. The .455's were a British run.

[Guest WV SCROUNGER]

Heres my .450 Webley Metropolitian Police!

closer look at the pistole:

and heres a Belgium copy of a ,450 RIC:

The Metro police was made in 1883 and despite ist snubbie barrel can shoot 2" groups at 20 yards.