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The Webley Mk I service revolver was adopted in 1887 and the Mk IV rose to prominence during the Boer War of 1899–1902. The Mk VI was introduced in 1915, during wartime, and is the best-known model. Firing large .455 Webley cartridges, Webley service revolvers are among the most powerful top-break revolvers produced. The .455 calibre Webley ...
Webley further developed the design and the Webley–Fosbery Automatic Revolver was introduced at the matches at Bisley in July 1900. [2] In civilian use, the Webley–Fosbery was popular with target shooters. Because the trigger mechanism did not rotate the cylinder, shots were smooth and consistent, permitting rapid and accurate shooting.
The Ordnance Factory Board of India still manufactures .380 Revolver Mk IIz cartridges, [8] as well as a .32 caliber revolver (also known as IOF Mk1) with 2-inch (51 mm) barrel that is clearly based on the Webley Mk IV .38 service pistol. [9] In 1924 Webley produced its first air pistol, the Mark I. [10] In 1929 Webley introduced its Mark II ...
Lee–Enfield No. 1 Mk III* Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I; Lee–Enfield No. 5 Mk I jungle carbine; Pattern P1914 No. 3 Mk I; Charlton automatic rifle; Lee-Metford Mk II (Volunteer Defence Corps) Martini-Henry Mk IV (Volunteer Defence Corps)
.442 Webley: 5 United Kingdom: 1862-1880 Beretta Laramie: Fabbrica d' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A..45 Long Colt.38 Special: 6 Italy: Beretta Stampede: Fabbrica d' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A..45 Long Colt.357 Magnum.38 Special: 6 Italy: Bodeo Model 1889: 10.35mm Ordinanza Italiana 6 Kingdom of Italy: 1889-c. 1931 Bossu Revolver: Manufacture d ...
Name: Nation: Calibre (mm) Capacity: Muzzle velocity (m/s) Barrel length (mm) Overall length (mm) Unloaded weight (kg) Number produced Enfield No. 2: United Kingdom.38/200 (9×20mmR) 6: 220: 127: 260: 0.77: 270,000 Webley Mk IV: United Kingdom.38/200 (9×20mmR) 6: 220: 127: 260: 0.77 500,000 Webley Mk VI: United Kingdom.455 Webley [1] (11.55× ...
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For example, the Webley Mk I qualifies as an antique firearm in Canada because it was manufactured prior to 1898 and was designed to use Webley .455 (Mk I) calibre ammunition. These revolvers were used by both the police and the military in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and are now sought-after examples of antique Canadiana.