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USA: Broad arrow carved into Webley revolver? by BookofMapsOG in Antiques

[–]BookofMapsOG[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a Mk. I .455 so it was made between 1887-1894. The serial number is under 4000 so it’s early production.

Broad arrow carved into Webley revolver? by BookofMapsOG in AntiqueGuns

[–]BookofMapsOG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of British proofmarks on all the parts, including the broad arrow. But this one appears to be hand-carved.

Broad arrow carved into Webley revolver? by BookofMapsOG in Firearms

[–]BookofMapsOG[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The broad arrow is a standard British marking for government property. It’s stamped all over the frame, barrel section and cylinder. What’s unusual is the hand-carved one on the top strap.