Value of an uncut 6" .455 Webley Mk V?

[.455_Hunter]

Greetings,

What the rough value of a 1915 production .455 Webley Mark V with the 6" barrel?

The gun is all matching, and has NOT been cut for .45 ACP. The bore is still mirror, but the exterior bluing is thin and definitely worn, but no pits. The grips have a few scratches, but no chips, and accurately reflect the overall condition of the gun. Lanyard rig is present.

As expected for a Mark V, the weapon is fitted with the birdshead grip frame, just like the earlier Mark I to IV in the Webley series. While the birdshead works well with a 4" barrel, it is pretty awkward with the 6", and its easy to see why the square butt was soon introduced for the excellent and prolific Mark VI.

Thanks,

Hunter

 

[MikeJackmin]

That's the sort of gun that's uncommon enough, and collectible enough, to surprise you at auction. Previous sales can only offer a rough guide.

These folks might be able to offer a more specific answer:

http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/forums/5/British-Military-Handguns

 

[Deaf Smith]

It's very very low in value....

Just box it up and send it to me.

I'll take that junk off your hands.

It would look good with my Webely pocket model .38.

Deaf

 

[Swing]

LOL @ Deaf Smith. Oh, and, um, I'm offering the same deal.

I'm old enough to remember when Webley's went for a song. Now it is another story. To the OP point, if it is uncut, lanyard intact, and the bore is in great shape, that wheelgun is worth something. Do some homework on the auction sites before selling. I've seen some go for a pretty penny in recent memory.

 

[Ash]

I sold my Mk VI in the same condition on auction and it came in well above a grand.

 

[.455_Hunter]

Thanks for your thoughts.

Not sure I am going to move it- it is pretty cool.

 

[newfalguy101]

I sold an externally beautiful gun like that a few years ago that had a seriously shot out bore for over $600 on Gunbroker. The buyer was tickled that he finally had a gun he would be able to blame misses on LOL

 

[lewwallace]

Webley value?

Six yrs ago bought a shaved V with the long commercial brrl, 80%: $600.000, recently got a 4" V, u/s at local auction 75-80%: $325.00(stole it!) Last fall got a 6" III u/s, 65%: $800.00, and bought a pkg that included a IV, 6", u/s, 85-90% brite blue, avg'd out to: $800.00(wudda happily paid1k!!)
Hope this gives you a start. (theres a couple of 6"; and these were sold as commercial models; @a auction site @$1200.00+ ea, but they a sitting, no bids 2nd wk!)
Here's a pic of the MkIII