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at the pawn shop today

ladyhunterladyhunter Member Posts: 2,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
saw a 38 webley with a good bit of wear on the cylinder don't know yr or serial or model and at $900 i didn't ask wasn't intersested in buying but wonder what is so special about this revolver
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    It's the only one with that serial number.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    About 4 times the value of it if in ratty condition.
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  • MBKMBK Member Posts: 2,918 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are several in collections posted here to look at.

    http://curioandrelicfirearmsforum.yuku.com/topic/10685

    Keep in mind that pre-1898 pistols can be sold sans a background check Federally. That makes them worth more. But then , you may have seen an officer's model used in WWI or WWII.

    One of those above is mine. Having said this, I doubt the pawn price is reasonable unless the condition is darn good.
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  • bgjohnbgjohn Member Posts: 2,275 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ladyhunter
    saw a 38 webley with a good bit of wear on the cylinder don't know yr or serial or model and at $900 i didn't ask wasn't intersested in buying but wonder what is so special about this revolver


    This guy is dreaming. Offer him $29 for it.
    JM
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are junk, chambers are very loose and they shoot the 38-200, a 38 short S&W with a 200gr lobbalong bullet.
    Try for $29 but go as high as $30.
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The pawn owner is hopeing a clueless sucker will walk in the door and go for it.
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  • ladyhunterladyhunter Member Posts: 2,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    about what i thought not worth even half of the asking price
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    The .38 Smith and Wesson loaded with a 200 grain bullet has crappy downrange ballistics but packs quite a whallop at close range- the brits wanted a gun with the same energy as their old .455 Webley but in a smaller caliber. To further expand on my earlier answer, if it locks up tight and works ok, I'd say it is worth $150 or so, MAYBE up to $200. Now a really nice condition one is another matter.
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