Webley & Scott Mark IV .38 S&W War Finish Top-Break Revolver, 5-Inch, WWII British-Proofed
This WWII-era Webley & Scott Mark IV is a .38 S&W top-break revolver marked "WAR FINISH" and built with the classic Webley stirrup latch and simultaneous extractor. It carries British military provenance with the broad arrow property mark and inspector initials "EW," along with Birmingham nitro proofs. The revolver features a 5-inch barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and fixed sights, with steel construction and checkered black composite grips bearing "Webley" medallions.
Markings are clear and informative: the left frame reads "MARK IV .38" and "WAR FINISH," while the top rib is marked "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD." Chambered in .38 S&W (also known as .38/200), this DA/SA service revolver represents a well-documented British sidearm configuration from the WWII 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: The exterior shows numerous scratches and blemishes. Small, scattered spots of pitting are visible across the finish.
What’s Included
- Webley & Scott Ltd Mark IV .38 S&W revolver (5-inch, war finish)
The revolver retains the classic Webley top-break design with the robust stirrup latch and automatic simultaneous extractor, enabling fast ejection of all cases at once. Its six-shot fluted cylinder and DA/SA action reflect proven British service configuration during WWII.
Military and proof markings are extensive and useful for documentation. They include Birmingham nitro proofs, ".38" over ".767," "3.5 TONS," "NP," and British property broad arrow. Inspector initials "EW" and cylinder proof/inspection stamps are present. Factory rollmarks include "MARK IV .38" and "WAR FINISH" on the left frame, and "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD" on the top rib.
Built on a full-size steel frame with a 5-inch steel barrel, the revolver wears fixed sights: a blade front and a square-notch rear integral to the latch. The checkered black composite grips feature "Webley" medallions and provide a period-correct look and feel.
Chambered in .38 S&W, also known as .38/200, this Mark IV offers a capacity of six rounds. Its configuration, markings, and WWII "war finish" treatment align with British military production of the era.