Webley MARK VI In 455

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  • Candyman

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    Back in October I went by the bank. As I was leaving I noticed a few vehicles parked out side the local Pawn & Gun shop that was just down the street. The shop had taken on a few feet of water back in August when it flooded. It appeared that they were open so, I went on over. It was nice to see that they were open and had the place pretty much back together. In the gun shop they had new glass counters and had a pretty good stock of guns. I was shooting the bull with a few friends that were in the shop when I spotted a large revolver in one of the cases. I asked to look at it. It was a Webley MARK VI in pretty good shape. The cylinder looked up good and was not shaved for 45 ACP. The sweet thing is that it was priced at $349.99. I asked about the price and the guy behind the counter said that if it were military marked it would have been priced higher.
    Some one had cleaned up the barrel a little, but I wanted it for my collection so, I asked if they could work on the price. I know that I am evil for asking but it never hurts to try. I was told that I could have it for $300. I said I would take it if that was the price out the door. Would you believe that they said OK. I know, I'm a bad man and a thief.
    Well here are the pics and you can see that it does have the broad arrow stamps. All numbers are matching. It also has the broad arrow to broad arrow stamp on the left side of the frame.

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    I looked through my old ammo and found three cartridges.
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    Candyman

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    A Webley Mk VI in 455 Webley is worth $500 to $700 depending on condition. A lot of them were converted to 45 Auto by having the cylinder shaved. A converted model is worth $300 to $500.
     

    Raguel3

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    Great snag, and nice collection. I missed out on a nice nickeled version shaved for .45 acp 2 yrs ago. Should have just ponied up the $365 rt there, but was buying a 1903 Colt at same time, haggling took a few minutes and missed the chance at getting the Webley as well. Something will come around again tho :)
     

    RaleighReloader

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    Nice find, and with some crisp armory markings to boot!

    And please don't apologize for haggling on the price, especially in a pawn shop. I don't think I've ever bought a gun without haggling on the price.

    Mike
     

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