Webley & Scott .38 Mk III Army & Navy C.S.L. Top-Break Revolver, .38 S&W, 3-Inch, Bright Nickel, 5-Shot
This Webley & Scott .38 Mk III stands out for its Army & Navy C.S.L. retailer marking on the barrel rib, bright nickel finish, and classic top-break design with automatic star extractor. Chambered in .38 S&W with a 3-inch barrel and five-shot cylinder, it carries British proof stamps, matching serial numbers on the frame and cylinder, and the W&S winged-bullet trademark with Webley Patents legend. A lanyard ring, fixed sights, and black checkered hard-rubber birdshead grips round out the period-correct features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible signs of handling and wear throughout. Scratches and blemishes are present across the surfaces, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Webley & Scott .38 Mk III Army & Navy C.S.L. revolver
The .38 Mk III is a top-break, double-action/single-action Webley revolver built on a steel frame with a bright nickel finish. It is chambered in .38 S&W and uses a five-shot steel cylinder paired with a 3-inch steel barrel. The revolver retains its lanyard ring and features black checkered hard‑rubber birdshead grips.
Operation is classic Webley: the top-break action activates an automatic star extractor for rapid simultaneous cartridge extraction. Sighting is straightforward with a fixed half-moon front sight and a fixed notch rear sight integral to the top latch.
This example bears the desirable Army & Navy C.S.L. retailer marking on the barrel rib, along with British proof and inspection stamps. The model marking reads MARK 'III' .38, and the revolver displays the Webley W&S winged-bullet trademark with the WEBLEY PATENTS legend.
Additional details include matching serial numbers on the frame and cylinder and origin in England. The bright nickel finish and period markings present a cohesive, factory-correct configuration aligned with the Mk III series features.