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James K · December 8, 2009, 07:28 PM

First, that Allen head screw is NOT an original part. I have no idea what it is for, but maybe to hold some after-market sight.

The "asterisk" symbol is two British broad arrow property marks facing each other -><- indicating that the weapon had been sold and was no longer crown property.

I can't read the marking on the top strap. I think it should read "WEBLEY MK VI".

Those guns were made only by Webley and by the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield. (Copies were made in what is now Pakistan, but I am reasonably sure yours is not one of those.)

Can you post some more pics, two (L and R) overall, and then better closeups of the markings plus one of the top of the gun. I know it sounds a bit wild, but that gun reminds me of the "non-gun" Webley copies made in Japan for their collectors that were also sold in the U.S. and Europe.

Jim

December 8, 2009, 07:28 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	First, that Allen head screw is NOT an original part. I have no idea what it is for, but maybe to hold some after-market sight. The "asterisk" symbol is two British broad arrow property marks facing each other -><- indicating that the weapon had been sold and was no longer crown property. I can't read the marking on the top strap. I think it should read "WEBLEY MK VI". Those guns were made only by Webley and by the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield. (Copies were made in what is now Pakistan, but I am reasonably sure yours is not one of those.) Can you post some more pics, two (L and R) overall, and then better closeups of the markings plus one of the top of the gun. I know it sounds a bit wild, but that gun reminds me of the "non-gun" Webley copies made in Japan for their collectors that were also sold in the U.S. and Europe. Jim Last edited by James K; December 8, 2009 at 07:40 PM.