Welcome to as we speak’s Picture of the Day! The Webley WS Goal Mannequin, launched in 1904, represents an fascinating evolution in goal capturing revolvers. Initially designed as a .455 caliber weapon combining the WG mannequin’s sq. grip with the Mark IV’s mechanics, this explicit instance showcases interval conversion know-how by way of its Parker-Hale .22 caliber modification equipment. The conversion included an 8 3/8-inch barrel insert with muzzle nut, washer, and rear flanges, plus a further rear sight and shortened cylinder. The Webley WS Goal retains its authentic Webley markings from each London and Birmingham factories whereas bearing Parker-Hale cylinder marks and “AGP/BISLEY/WORKS” on the barrel flange. The entrance sight, pinned and marked for 50 yards, enhances a drift-adjustable notch sight. Whereas Webley did produce some purpose-built .22 rimfire WS revolvers with stepped cylinders, this instance represents the extra frequent conversion strategy, permitting shooters to apply with inexpensive ammunition whereas sustaining their service revolvers’ acquainted dealing with traits.
“This revolver began as a regular W.S. Goal Mannequin revolver as launched in 1904 in .455 caliber and has since been fitted with a Parker-Hale .22 caliber conversion equipment consisting of a barrel insert (8 3/8 inch in size) with muzzle nut and washer and rear flanges with a further rear sight together with a brief .22 caliber cylinder. There are numerous British proofs all through, “P. WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.” on the rib, different commonplace Webley markings, Parker-Hale markings on the cylinder and “AGP/BISLEY/WORKS” on the left facet of the barrel flange. It has a pinned blade entrance sight marked “50 YDS” and a drift adjustable notch sight on the break. It’s fitted with as set of checkered walnut grips and a lanyard loop. The precise grip panel has “L2005” (faint) marked on the highest and the underside of the barrel has been electro penciled “5F3529″.”
Lot 1566: Webley & Scott Ltd Goal Revolver 22 RF – Parker-Hale .22 Conversion Webley W.S. Goal Mannequin Double Motion Revolver. (n.d.). Rock Island Public sale Firm. {photograph}. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.rockislandauction.com/element/64/1566/webley-scott-ltd-target-revolver-22-rf.
