Webley & Scott Mark VI .455 Webley Top-Break DA/SA Revolver, 1919, British Proofs, Matching Numbers
This 1919 Webley & Scott Mark VI revolver is a .455 Webley, top-break DA/SA with British proof and inspector stamps and matching serial numbers observed on multiple parts. It features the classic stirrup-type top latch with automatic star extractor, a six-chamber fluted cylinder, and a lanyard ring on the butt. The left side of the top strap above the cylinder is marked "MARK 'VI'," with maker/model legend inside the left frame cut, and it retains its fixed sights configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows markings from previous handling and use. The bore presents bright and clean. The grip screw is longer than ideal and needs a shorter screw for proper fit.
What’s Included
- Webley & Scott Mark VI revolver chambered in .455 Webley
Made in the United Kingdom in 1919, this Mark VI carries British proof stamps (crowns over letters) and inspector marks that affirm its period verification. The left side of the top strap is correctly marked "MARK 'VI'," and the maker/model legend appears inside the left frame cut, aligning with known production details of the model.
It uses a top-break double-action/single-action mechanism with a stirrup-type top latch and automatic star extractor, enabling fast unloading. The six-chamber fluted cylinder complements the design, and the build is all steel for the barrel, frame, cylinder, and receiver.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed square-notch rear sight integral to the top latch pairs with a tall blade front on a raised base, secured by a pin. This configuration provides a clear and consistent sight picture appropriate to the model and era.
The grips are black checkered composite with a diamond screw escutcheon, providing a secure hold. A lanyard ring on the butt is present, as expected on Mark VI service-pattern revolvers.
Matching serial numbers observed on multiple parts support the revolver’s originality. Combined with the British proofs, inspector marks, and correct model markings, this example presents as a solid, well-documented Mark VI.