Webley & Scott Mark IV .38 B-Series, .38 S&W, 5-Inch, Singapore Police Force Marked, Top-Break DA/SA Revolver
This Webley & Scott Mark IV .38 is a B-series revolver with a B-prefix serial range indicating post-1957 production. It features a 5-inch barrel, top-break action with an automatic simultaneous ejector, and fixed sights. Notably, the backstrap is property-marked "SPF 5957" for the Singapore Police Force, and the revolver bears Birmingham nitro proofs and "MADE IN ENGLAND" markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present across the revolver's finish. The rifling is present with minimal blemishing.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Webley & Scott Mark IV .38 B-series revolver
Built in Birmingham, England, this Mark IV .38 combines a robust steel frame with Webley’s well-known top-break design. The stirrup-type top latch locks the 5-inch barrel solidly to the frame, and the automatic star ejector clears all chambers simultaneously when opened. The six-shot fluted cylinder is chambered for .38 S&W.
Service markings and proofs are extensive and clearly defined. The backstrap is stamped "SPF 5957" identifying issue by the Singapore Police Force. British proof and pressure marks include the crown over BNP, ".38 .767," and "3 1/2 TONS," alongside "MADE IN ENGLAND," and factory rollmarks for "Webley & Scott Birmingham" and "MARK IV .38."
The B-series, identified by its B-prefix serial range, places this revolver’s production firmly in the 1957–1970 era. This aligns with the later period of Mark IV service production and export, matching the Singapore Police Force provenance.
Ergonomics and controls are service-oriented. The revolver uses a double-action/single-action trigger system, fixed sights with a half-moon front blade and integral topstrap notch, and checkered black hard-rubber grips molded with the Webley logo. A lanyard ring on the butt completes the duty configuration.