Object number
9812.8
Title
Mk.III .38 Webley
Creator
Description
A mark III, .38 Webley pistol, 6 chamber, with a black plastic grip and a silver coloured metal body. The bottom of the grip is engraved "W. D. B. Conran, Royal Engineers". The serial number "6534" is etched on the frame. "534" is engraved on the crane. "Mark III .38" engraved on the top strap. The makers mark is etched in the cylinder flutes. "W & S" below a winged bullet is etched on the frame.
Previously owned by Lt Col W.A.P Conran. Inscribed "Madras Sappers". These pistols were for Police and Civilian use. This one was given to Colonel Conran's mother, when she and his father went out to India in 1916, by the local garrison who felt that a pregnant woman should have some form of protection.
Production period
Windsor, 1910-
Dimensions
- 183 mm
- Width: 35 mm
- Height: 110 mm