Webley Scott .38SW
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I have a couple, an early short barrel MK III from between the wars (1927) and a post war 'safety' commercial one from 1957. The .38S&W is pretty enemic, about like a .380 in total energy. Think 150 grains at 700fps. I like shooting 'cowboy' loads in mine as they are cheap and very mellow. Sure they prolly would be effective for self defense, but thats not what they are for. Ammo is a lot more expensive and harder to get than .38 special. A chinese police .38 Webley is prolly worth $300 or so in very godd condition- another $100 in excellent. Wartime finish ones are now about the same. The hammerless 'tanker' Enfield versions used to be much cheaper and less desireable, but now are starting to climb. My old Pocket model in excellent condition is worth close to $500-600. They are a niche gun. if it is your first gun get a model 10 S&W .38spl. for about the same price or less- a lot better gun and cartridge!
Whoops saw your signiture line!You'll like it!
Whoops saw your signiture line!You'll like it!
What you are likely referring to is a .38 caliber Webley MkIV (not to be confused with the earlier .455 caliber MkIV) It is basically a scaled down version of the .455 caliber MkVI that was the standard British sidearm during WWI. During WWII the British Military used the very similar Enfield No.2 MkI and the more common No.2 MkI*(a DAO version) as standard issue. However, as the war progressed and supplies ran short, Webley was contracted to supply their .38 caliber MkIV. This revolver is actually chambered for the .38/200 cartridge which is basically a .38 S&W loaded with a heavier bullet. The original load was a 200grn (hence the /200 in the cartridge designation) LRN @~600fps, this was later changed to a 178grn FMJ at slightly higher velocity. It is perfectly safe to use commercial .38S&W ammunition in these revolvers. The only ill effect is that they will more than likely shoot low due to the lighter 145grn bullet weight. here are a couple of links for more information.
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg91-e.htm
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg92-e.htm
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg91-e.htm
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg92-e.htm
News Shooter
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I can't add anything
to what the others have said. I love my little Singapore PD version.
But I don't shoot it much because of the cost of the ammo.
to what the others have said. I love my little Singapore PD version.
But I don't shoot it much because of the cost of the ammo.
I have found two from the same dealer. Both are MKIVs in .38SW calibre. One is the prewar commercial version with a slightly shorter barrel, the other has a longer barrel and the war finish with a lanyard fitting. The latter is about $100 more than the commercial version. I would like to shoot it but it is also for reenacting with blanks. Midway has the .38SW ammo and it ranges from about $17 per 50 rounds (MagTech) to nearly $30 per 50 rounds for Winchester.
John
John
After searching the web sales and auction sites, I couldn't find anything for under about $400. Today on the way home from work I popped into a gun shop I hadn't been in for some time and asked if they ever get Webleys in. The young man said sometimes and that they had one now. A nice MK IV five inch in .38 SW caliber with the lanyard ring. The price was $225 so I snatched it up on the spot. I will take some photos later today. Now, I need to order some ammo.
John
John
BerettaBuckeye
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I have one of those ( only hammerless ) sitting in my gunsafe. I had no idea they were worth anything to anyone......
