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<blockquote data-quote="bfoster" data-source="post: 977041" data-attributes="member: 85"><p>Webley MK IV, .38, 1950's commercial production. Sights regulated for 146 grain load per the factory paperwork. Purchased NIB years ago. Finish is better than wartime production, but fit up of the action is a shadow of what was once Webley quality.</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Webley MK IV, .38, War Production. Despite being marked 38/200 the sights are "on" with 178 grain bullets loaded to to an approximation of the original specs. Marked "War Finish," fitup is very good. </p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>The above, along with the .455 MK I-VI series are examples of trigger plate action Webleys. Below is a pic of a WG 89 Army Model, .455/.476 calibre. Fit & Finish superb. The action of the WG series is within the frame. Note the sideplate. The double action of the WG uses a "V" spring like a Colt; stacking, however, is much less apparent. Double action shooting feels more like the best S&W's. The barrel is about 0.001 <em>larger</em> than the chamber mouths. Therefore hollow base bullets (like those of the period) must be used. Best accuracy (~1 1/4" @ 25) is obtained with a much softer bullet than the original, cast about 1:35. Forget wheel weights or the original 1:12 alloy, accuracy is dismal. Light loads of Bullseye or PB have been found to be suitable.</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>If the pics load slowly please bear with my server. It has been under attack all weekend.</p><p></p><p>Bob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bfoster, post: 977041, member: 85"] Webley MK IV, .38, 1950's commercial production. Sights regulated for 146 grain load per the factory paperwork. Purchased NIB years ago. Finish is better than wartime production, but fit up of the action is a shadow of what was once Webley quality. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Webley MK IV, .38, War Production. Despite being marked 38/200 the sights are "on" with 178 grain bullets loaded to to an approximation of the original specs. Marked "War Finish," fitup is very good. [b][Broken External Image][/b] The above, along with the .455 MK I-VI series are examples of trigger plate action Webleys. Below is a pic of a WG 89 Army Model, .455/.476 calibre. Fit & Finish superb. The action of the WG series is within the frame. Note the sideplate. The double action of the WG uses a "V" spring like a Colt; stacking, however, is much less apparent. Double action shooting feels more like the best S&W's. The barrel is about 0.001 [i]larger[/i] than the chamber mouths. Therefore hollow base bullets (like those of the period) must be used. Best accuracy (~1 1/4" @ 25) is obtained with a much softer bullet than the original, cast about 1:35. Forget wheel weights or the original 1:12 alloy, accuracy is dismal. Light loads of Bullseye or PB have been found to be suitable. [b][Broken External Image][/b] If the pics load slowly please bear with my server. It has been under attack all weekend. Bob [/QUOTE]
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