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The only good photograph I have of a Webley in British hands - this time, I believe, a Mk II. Held by one of General Buller's Scouts.



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I believe British officer helmet spikes have suffered from the same affliction. I have never seen one in an original photograph, but I have seen any examples of such spikes being found in relic condition in the veld. All though I do understand that having a gleaming spike on your all ready large and easy to see pith helmet would not be favorable, and would make you an easy target, I still find it strange that I haven't even read of a mention of such a spike in any publication.

In this video, one of Forgotten Weapons excellent firearms history videos (ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tswjqQocbbA), he mentions that Webley could engrave your company's name and retail address on weapons if the batch you purchased was big enough. I believe that my particular example was made by Webley, and then sold to G.Hinton on Fore Street Taunton as part of a large batch of engraved weapons.

I would like to mention again that this revolver got into my hands along with an original ABW belonging to a British Soldier. It is believed that the weapon belonged to him. Once I study the diary, I will post what I find out.

Just to add that the 'arrow-in-U' mark below the 'diamond-in-U' mark was the Union Defence Forces' ownership mark. It was changed to 'M-in-U' in 1960.

Holts DECEMBER 2025 SEALED BID : SALE S1225 LOT 7543
A .450/.455 P. WEBLEY & SON MKIV REVOLVER TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY, serial no. 122803, dated for 1906, with 4in. barrel, the left side of breech marked 'S.A.C '06' below 'C.A.'. the top of barrel signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON LONDON & BIRMINGHAM', break-open frame with automatic ejecting six-shot fluted quick-release cylinder, birdshead frame marked with various Union markings, chequered hard rubber grips, light corrosion staining over original finish