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Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:25 pm
by kiltie
Had to show y'all this:
It's currently being auctioned, so I can't post a link ( but you guys are pretty smart...). It's cool enough that I couldn't let it pass without showing it to someone. Looks like something Indiana Jones might carry in a lower profile rig after the fiasco at Club Obi Wan, so's not to get caught with his pants down again... Anyway, pretty neat, huh?
Description:
This is a Webley Mk IV Service Revolver, in caliber .455 Webley. Refferred to as the "Boer War Model". Between 1899 and 1904, a total of 36,756 Mk IV revolvers were delivered to the British Army. Been in my collection for years, and one of the nicest I've seen. Unaltered condition retaining most of its original finish. All original parts. Bright, shiny bore with no pits. No cracks in grips. Mechanically fine. Shoots great. Will ship to FFL dealer or of your choice or C&R licensee. Buyer pays shipping, to be determined after the auction, depending on destination. Please ask any questions before bidding as all sales are final.
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:33 pm
by Imahomer
I like it!!!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:33 pm
by RaiderZee
Wow, that one's in great shape. IMHO, a have always thought that the Mark IV in .455 would probably have been a better choice for Indy than the WG: same firepower, shorter barrel, less weight. Unless he wanted better accuracy than the 4" barrel guns he used up through Raiders.
Of course, he hit 100% of the targets that the script said he should hit . . .
RaiderZee
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:48 pm
by Imahomer
Yes he did!!!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:15 pm
by Dragonlady Jones
Great looking piece - buy it!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:49 am
by Michaelson
I've actually had the opportunity to hold one of these at a gunshow MANY years ago. It's one of the best balanced Webley's I've ever held. VERY VERY nice revolver.
Regards! Michaelson
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:47 am
by Rook
I've seen a custom MK VI "shorty" up on gunbroker a couple times.
Barrel is cut down seriously, front sights remounted and some sort
of wood grips attached. Pretty nifty looking piece! As I recall, the
person said it was modded to shoot .45 ACP.
Which it could because it had no barrel to speak of.
Russ
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:00 pm
by DetectiveJones
I think "back up gun" when I see the small Webleys too! It could also be a full size and accurate kids gear pistol. Ok , that may not be a good idea!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:08 am
by Rook
lol. I don't care how small "Junior" is, I wouldn't give him a pocket pistol chambered in .45.
Found the picture of the custom MKVI...
Kind of cool. And like I said, safe to shoot modern ammunition through.
Russ
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:34 am
by binkmeisterRick
What's the point in having a sight on the front of that one? It only looks useful as a point blank weapon!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:14 pm
by DetectiveJones
That thing looks like it would leave your wrist sprained after shooting it!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:51 pm
by Dragonlady Jones
binkmeisterRick wrote: What's the point in having a sight on the front of that one?
Beat me to it!
Re: Indy "hold away"...
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:21 pm
by Rook
It's not that much shorter than the silver Webley from TOD... nor the old .38 "Detective Special" that used to be used by the police (at least on TV). I think the .38 only had a 1" barrel.
I do admit however that I don't like how they cut down the handgrip. I'd have left it normal sized and just done the barrel mods (assuming I'd done such a mod in the first place).
I may have to cast another Webley barrel section and try converting it into a WG holdout pistol.
Russ