Webley WG 455/476 age question

[loki_81]

Hello,

I'm looking at purchasing a Webley WG Army model chambered in 455/476 and require to know it's age. Looking to know if it's pre or post 1898.

Markings;

Side of top strap: WG ARMY MODEL

sideplate in front of cylinder: 455/476

bottom of sideplate: Webley Patents (the lettering is arched)

serial number #17xxx

Any help in figuring out the age of this beauty is greatly appreciated, thank you.

 

[dnovo]

Pre 1898 dave

 

[Radagast]

Serial number 15766 sold in 1900, so almost certainly post 1898. There is an interesting thread here:
http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/topic/1652/webley-wg-serial-s-and-church-steeple-cylinders