Robert Talbot is seen working on a replica Webley pistol on the kitchen table. The various parts of the gun are also shown. The final two photos include an optional rifle stock and bayonet in a presentation case and assembled on the pistol.
Regarding the opening spring on the Webley, Ken Lewitzka notes, "I was so sure it had to break I got Mr. Talbot to make a spare wooden U spring, but the revolver has been opened and loaded hundreds of times and the spring has not broken. Why I don't know."
That is beyond awesome! I can't believe he made all the working parts for it - that's just nuts. Even the cartridges are made from wood! ( I guess he didn't feel comfortable loading it with real rounds and risk ending up with an instant pile of toothpicks ).
I've taken Webley's apart and put them back together in years past, and can tell you the fitting of those old guns, though looser than most due to military needs and use, were VERY precise. The fact he was able to do this in wood is astounding.
That is incredible! I had to fit a new barrel to my Mk VI. There is quite a bit of hand fitting on these old war horses. Cudoes to the old gentleman! I wonder if he sells those. I think there would be a market here...
binkmeisterRick wrote: HOKEY SMOKES!!! If those prices are real, you can get multiples of the real thing cheaper than these!
Maybe, but those were mass produced, not one-of-a-kind works of art. I have never seen anything like these. It takes him 4-6 months to do one gun with box and accessories. What is your time worth?
Well, I could buy a new car for $23,000. I'm just saying that if I had the money, I'd go for a real one, as it'd be worlds cheaper! Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful piece, but a bit salty for my taste.
WOW!! That's rich. But everyone should check out the craftmanship museum, it's well worth the time alot of really excellent craftsman and it's amazing what these people can do.
I can't believe he made all the working parts for it - that's just nuts. Even the cartridges are made from wood! ( I guess he didn't feel comfortable loading it with real rounds and risk ending up with an instant pile of toothpicks ). 
