Colt New Service .455 WWI British Contract Webley Pistol

[vainn80]

Here are photos of my Colt New Service .455 Webley pistol which was 1 of 500 shipped to the London Armoury Company on December 26, 1916. It has a very interesting service history since it has British and Canadian Army acceptance, proof and property marks and AEF (American Expeditionary Forces/US Flag cartouches on the grip and AEF stamp on the bottom of back strap. Still shoots flawlessly after almost 100 years!

 

[Dframe]

Beautiful. Those New Service guns were amazing.

 

[vainn80]

A few more photos to show markings on frame and cylinder.

 

[Dain Bramage]

vainn80: Your interest in British/Commonwealth sidearms of the Great War shows astounding good taste. Thanks for sharing all the pictures.

 

[vainn80]

vainn80: Your interest in British/Commonwealth sidearms of the Great War shows astounding good taste. Thanks for sharing all the pictures.

Yes, I enjoy preserving these American-produced firearms which saw service with the British and Canadian forces in bith World Wars.

 

[tekarra]

Thanks for posting.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I love the New Service -- mine is in .45 Colt with a 7 1/2" barrel. By the way, Herrett will make magna-style grips for the New Service, if you get tired of the trigger guard rapping your middle finger..