I broke my own rule about surplus guns yesterday. I normally like to do my research first, and know exactly what I'm looking for and want before actually looking at and buying a surplus gun. I had gotten to the "You know, I'd kinda like a Webley Revolver" and reading the Wiki page on them yesterday when I ran across this revolver at a gunshow. The price was such ($150) that I thought I couldn't really go too far wrong and grabbed it. So now I get to be one of those guys who post on the web that I bought this thing, now does anyone know what it is?
So I turn to the smart folks of the Revolver forum; please does anyone have any info on this revolver?
The seller labeled it a "Commando" model in .38-200, but some preliminary googling has also found this style listed as "Tanker"
Obviously the finish is kinda rough.
Cylinder locks up tight in the direction of rotation, but has a little end play. (Parallel to the Bore)
The stamping marks seem kinda slipshod, and I'm hoping that that's not indicative of a Kyber Pass-esque knockoff. (I know that's a problem on SMLE's)
Is this collectible, or could I refinish it with no real harm done?
Lastly, I like to fire my guns, although a cylinder or two would be plenty for this thing, what would you check for before firing something like this, or would you just not?
I think I still want to find one in .455, too.
Pics:
Gun:
Markings on left side of Frame:
Markings on right side of frame:
Top Strap:
Cylinder:
Hinge serials:
Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.
So I turn to the smart folks of the Revolver forum; please does anyone have any info on this revolver?
The seller labeled it a "Commando" model in .38-200, but some preliminary googling has also found this style listed as "Tanker"
Obviously the finish is kinda rough.
Cylinder locks up tight in the direction of rotation, but has a little end play. (Parallel to the Bore)
The stamping marks seem kinda slipshod, and I'm hoping that that's not indicative of a Kyber Pass-esque knockoff. (I know that's a problem on SMLE's)
Is this collectible, or could I refinish it with no real harm done?
Lastly, I like to fire my guns, although a cylinder or two would be plenty for this thing, what would you check for before firing something like this, or would you just not?
I think I still want to find one in .455, too.
Pics:
Gun:
Markings on left side of Frame:
Markings on right side of frame:
Top Strap:
Cylinder:
Hinge serials:
Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.