Make: Webley Model: Mk VI (Mark VI) Serial Number: 84XX8 Estimated Manufacture Date: Circa 1917–1918 (World War I production) Caliber: .455 Webley Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action / Single-Action Finish: Originally blued (now worn to patina) Barrel Length: 6" Weight: ~38–40 oz Capacity: 6 rounds Sights: Fixed iron sights (blade front, rear notch in topstrap) Safety Features: Half-cock safety notch Heavy double-action trigger pull No modern drop safety Material: Steel frame, barrel, and cylinder Hard rubber or composite grip panels Unique Features: Top-break design with automatic extractor (fast reload system) Large stirrup-style lanyard ring for military use Marked “MARK VI” on frame Robust service revolver built for wartime conditions Usage and Applications: Recommended Use: Military historical collecting Display piece Occasional range use (with proper ammunition and inspection) Performance Characteristics: Powerful .455 cartridge designed for strong stopping effect Noticeable but manageable recoil due to large frame Extremely fast reload for its time (top-break auto extraction) Known for rugged reliability in harsh conditions Safety Information: Treat All Guns as Loaded Point the Muzzle Safely Finger Off the Trigger Be Sure of Target and Beyond Use Proper Ammunition: Only standard-pressure .455 Webley ⚠️ Antique Consideration: Designed for early 20th-century pressures Historical and Cultural Context: The Webley Mk VI is one of the most iconic British military revolvers. Standard British service sidearm during World War I Continued service into World War II (supplementary use) Widely used by: British Army officers Commonwealth forces Colonial service personnel Its top-break design made it one of the fastest-reloading revolvers of its era, giving it a practical advantage in combat. This revolver represents: Peak evolution of the Webley service revolver line A key sidearm of the British Empire during WWI Condition Assessment Overall Condition: Good (Honest Service Wear / Patina) Finish: Original bluing largely worn Even gray/brown patina across the metal No obvious modern refinishing (positive for collectors) Metal: Visible wear and light surface corrosion No major pitting evident from photos Grips: Appear original Both panels show chipping on the lower inside edges Damage appears localized and does not affect overall grip stability Wear is consistent with age and service use but does negatively impacts collector value Markings: “MARK VI” and proof markings still visible Slight softening due to wear