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Mark I-V .455 cal. service revolvers are all very similar, with bird's head grip frames and [usually] 4 in. barrels, differing primarily on the mechanism for cylinder removal, types of springs and steel used, and trigger guard and hammer configurations. The Mark VI, differed from the earlier marks by having a square grip frame and a 6 in. barrel, though Marks IV and V can often be found with the longer barrel. Shoulder stocks and Pritchard bayonets for Mark VI revolvers were never officially sanctioned accessories and, now, are often faked. Theoretically, shoulder stocks from the Webley 1.5" (No.1 Mk.I) signal pistol may have been fitted to the Mk. VI by armorers during World War I, but this procedure was somewhat complicated, requiring milling of the left grip frame. W.W. Greener produced approximately 200 Pritchard bayonets, for private purchase, to fit the Mk. VI revolver. These bayonets had either gunmetal or casehardened steel (very rare) hilts and engraved markings, markings on today's Pritchards are stamped.
Models (9)
.455 WEBLEY REVOLVERS
.455 Webley cal., purchased privately by officers as well on War Office contracts. Mk I model approved in 1887, Mk II in 1894, Mk III in 1897, Mk IV in 1899, Mk V in 1913, and the Mk VI in 1915, the Mark number is stamped on the revolver frame, Vulcanite hardened rubber grips. Enfield also made the Mk VI Webley during 1921-1926. Mfg. by P. Webley & Son until 1897 when Webley acquired W.C. Scott and the name changed to Webley & Scott.
Add 30% for scarce Enfield production (1921-1926).
Add 10% for 4 in. barrel Mk V.
Add 20% for 6 in. barrel Mk V.
Add 20% for commercial MK V and Mk VI revolvers with a "C" in a box stamped on the left side of frame.
Subtract 50% for cut cylinder for .45 ACP with rim clips.
MARK I SERVICE
.455 cal. and commercial .450 Revolver or .476 Enfield MK III cal., DA, bird's head grip frame with a hump (prawl) behind the hammer, cylinder retention/removal was via a crossbolt through the barrel lug, 4 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, over 40,000 service and commercial examples produced. Mfg. 1890-1894.
Add 10% for a Mk.I* variant (Naval, MK.II specification) and 20% for a Mk.I** variant (Naval, Mk.V specification).
MARK II SERVICE
.455 cal. and commercial .450 Revolver or .476 Enfield MK III cal., DA, rounded bird's head grip frame, cylinder retention/removal was via a crossbolt through the barrel lug, 4 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, service and commercial ser. no. range 41,675-63,584. Mfg. 1894-1897.
Add 20% for a Mk.II** variant (Naval, Mk.V specification).
MARK III SERVICE
.455 cal., and commercial .450 Revolver or .476 Enfield MK III cal., DA, rounded bird's head grip frame, cylinder retention/removal via a cam lever at the hinge on the left side of the frame, 4 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, commercial models may have a flared butt or a half-cock notch, ser. no. range commercial (approx. 12-10,000) and service (approx. 76,000-80,000) revolvers. Mfg. 1897-1899.
Commercial variations with flared butt and half-cock may bring an additional 30% premium over service revolvers, if in 90% or better condition.
MARK IV SERVICE
.455 cal., and commercial .450 Revolver or .476 Enfield MK III cal., DA, rounded bird's head grip frame, cylinder retention/removal via a cam lever at the hinge on the left side of the frame, 4 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, "Boer War" model, ser. no. range 79,462-129,185. Mfg. 1899-1913.
Add 20% for the rare Mk.IV** variant of 1924 (Naval, Mk.VI specification).
MARK V SERVICE
.455 cal., and commercial .450 Revolver or .476 Enfield MK III cal., DA, rounded bird's head grip frame, cylinder retention/removal via a cam lever at the hinge on the left side of the frame, 4 or 6 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, ser. no. range 129,900-215,000. Mfg. 1913-1915.
Add 10% for 6 in. barrel service revolvers.
Add 20% for commercial revolvers.
MARK VI SERVICE
.455 cal., DA, square butt frame, cylinder retention/removal via a cam lever at the hinge on the left side of the frame, 6 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, ser. no. range 135,000-430,000. Mfg. 1915-1919.
Add 20% for rare wartime commercial models.
Add approx. $1,000 for either an original fitted buttstock or a Pitchard bayonet with a gunmetal (brass) hilt; double this price for a steel hilted Pritchard.
Deduct 50% if cut for .45 ACP cal.
MARK VI SERVICE (LATER MFG.)
.455 cal., DA, square butt frame, cylinder retention/removal via a cam lever at the hinge on the left side of the frame, 4 (commercial, Irish, Canadian, and South African purchases) or 6 in. barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, top break 6 shot, ser. no. range 430,000-455,000. Mfg. by Webley circa 1919-late 1930s.
Add 10% for short 4 in. barreled variants and for commercial models.
MARK VI/.22
.22 RF cal., round barrel, with similar weight and dimensions to Mark VI Service, two variants, one with a shortened cylinder, and the other with a stepped cylinder, a few commercial examples are found with serial numbers above 450,000.