Webley & Scott Mark IV 'War Finish' .38 S&W Top-Break Revolver, 5-Inch, WWII Era, Made in England
This Webley & Scott Mark IV 'War Finish' revolver is a WWII-era, Made in England sidearm in .38 S&W with a 5-inch barrel. Built during 1941–1942 with austere wartime finishing, it features British proof and inspection stamps and the Webley winged-bullet logo. Its top-break, DA/SA design with automatic simultaneous ejector and six-round fluted cylinder reflects the practical, service-focused engineering of the period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, handling marks, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Webley & Scott Mark IV 'War Finish' .38 S&W revolver
Produced in England during 1941–1942, this Mark IV carries the 'WAR FINISH' marking that denotes streamlined wartime production. The frame bears the Webley & Scott winged-bullet logo, and the revolver is stamped MADE IN ENGLAND with British crown-over-letter proof and inspection marks.
It uses a double-action/single-action top-break system with a stirrup-style latch and an automatic simultaneous ejector. The six-chamber fluted cylinder is chambered for .38 S&W, and the 5-inch steel barrel balances handiness with sight radius for practical use.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed half-moon front sight and a fixed notch in the topstrap. A factory lanyard ring on the butt adds a period-correct retention point suited to service carry of the era.
The revolver retains its checkered black hard-rubber/bakelite grips with raised oval Webley logos, completing the classic Mark IV profile. The overall configuration is consistent with WWII-era Webley production and remains a strong representation of its time and place.