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Webley RIC revolver questions
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I found and purchased a Webley RIC No.1 (old model) .450 CF and have been unable to find much information on it. I hope one of you may be able to help; or, possibly, point me in the right direction on my quest for information.
The gun is nickel plated and has a 3 1/2" barrel. It has "F.T. Baker Gun Manufacturer - London " on the top strap but was made by Webley as it has their "winged bullet" logo and W&S markings. The serial # is 167XX and it has the bolt notches on the front edge of the cylinder. The gun is in remarkable shape. It may be unfired and except for a couple of blemishes on the frame and the normal surface swirls, the nickel plating is near perfect. It came in a fitted Webley case. Unfortunately, the oil bottle, screw turn and cleaning rod are missing.
I would like to know 1.) When it was made, 2.) approximate value, and 3.) I need a parts list or exploded diagram, if available, or the name of a gunsmith that may know about these old revolvers. When purchased the cylinder bolt would not lift and lock the cylinder. Crud cutter didn't help and when I removed the trigger guard to inspect the bolt and spring, the bolt spring dropped out. It doesn't appear to be broken and I'm not sure how it drops or goes back in. I'm reluctant to try anything that may break the spring if my original assessment that it is still good is correct.
Thanks
The gun is nickel plated and has a 3 1/2" barrel. It has "F.T. Baker Gun Manufacturer - London " on the top strap but was made by Webley as it has their "winged bullet" logo and W&S markings. The serial # is 167XX and it has the bolt notches on the front edge of the cylinder. The gun is in remarkable shape. It may be unfired and except for a couple of blemishes on the frame and the normal surface swirls, the nickel plating is near perfect. It came in a fitted Webley case. Unfortunately, the oil bottle, screw turn and cleaning rod are missing.
I would like to know 1.) When it was made, 2.) approximate value, and 3.) I need a parts list or exploded diagram, if available, or the name of a gunsmith that may know about these old revolvers. When purchased the cylinder bolt would not lift and lock the cylinder. Crud cutter didn't help and when I removed the trigger guard to inspect the bolt and spring, the bolt spring dropped out. It doesn't appear to be broken and I'm not sure how it drops or goes back in. I'm reluctant to try anything that may break the spring if my original assessment that it is still good is correct.
Thanks
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"F. T. Baker", was Frederick Thomas Baker. He was a London gunmaker in business from the late 1850's until some time in the early 20th Century.
Quality photos would help, for appraisal. To find any firearm that is over 125+ years old in the original "unfired" condition you describe is uncommon.
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Nice find.
Trigger guards are often used to hold a V spring against a projection on the trigger to cause it to rebound.
In your case, I suspect one wing of the V spring would act on the front part of the cylinder lock, forcing it upwards. Look for a nest or cutout in the triggerguard for the spring to sit in.
It looks somewhat like a Webley Constabulary model I sold Val Forgett
in the late '50s except mine was blued.