Webley

[Acapulco]

Had time after church to shoot the beautiful mk2.

Anybody know anything about this pistol ?

[45flint]

The Webley Mark 11 (Target model) was made from 1925-1930.   Yours has the checkered walnut grips so was probably imported into the US in the 1920’s by a company named Hoffman. The English version had vulcanite grips. They were distributors of Webley till Stoeger took over in the 1930’s. 

[MDriskill]

Can't add to 45Flint's excellent reply, except to emphasize the Mk II was a target-shooting variant of the original straight-grip Mk I. Quite a rare and desirable collectible.

[Acapulco]

What I find unique about the pistol is the silver plated finish. The Blue book states a plated finish was offered on the mk2 with pearl grips.


Thanks for your information

[45flint]

What I find unique about the pistol is the silver plated finish. The Blue book states a plated finish was offered on the mk2 with pearl grips.


Thanks for your information

Was it plated or was the blue wire brush off?  I have never seen a plated one?

[Acapulco]

Plated, maybe not.

[Trlillyb]

In the UK your Webley would be in serious demand.  I have a 60’s Webley premier “E” model and I can’t believe what they go for—particularly across the pond.  Boomers apparently grew up with them and as a result are willing to pay real money for them. 

[Garvin]

The Blue book states a plated finish was offered on the mk2 with pearl grips.

That sounds plain wrong to me.