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| Name | Webley Mk VI Revolver | | Place of origin | British Empire | | In service | 1887 � 1963 | | Used by | See Users | | Wars | First World War, Second World War, Korean War, British colonial conflicts, numerous others | | Designer | Webley & Scott | | Designed | 1887 | | Manufacturer | Webley & Scott, RSAF Enfield | | Produced | 1887 � 1923 | | Number built | approx 125,000 | | Weight | 2.4 lb (1.1 kg), unloaded | | Length | 11.25 in. (286 mm) | | Cartridge | .455 Webley Mk II | | Caliber | .455 Webley | | Action | Double Action revolver | | Rate of fire | 20 � 30 rounds/minute | | Muzzle velocity | 620 ft/s (190 m/s) | | Effective range | 50 yd | | Feed system | 6-round cylinder | | Sights | Fixed front blade and rear notch |
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| | Name | Webley Mk IV .38/200 Service Revolver | | Place of origin | British Empire | | In service | 1932 � 1963 | | Used by | United Kingdom & Colonies, British Commonwealth, | | Wars | Second World War, Korean War, British colonial conflicts, numerous others | | Designer | Webley & Scott | | Designed | 1932 | | Manufacturer | Webley & Scott | | Produced | 1932 � 1978 | | Number built | approx 500,000 | | Weight | 2.4 lb (1.1 kg), unloaded | | Length | 10.25in (266 mm) | | Cartridge | .380" Revolver Mk IIz | | Caliber | .38/200 | | Action | Double Action revolver | | Rate of fire | 20 � 30 rounds/minute | | Muzzle velocity | 620 ft/s (190 m/s) | | Effective range | 50 yd (45720 mm) | | Maximum range | 300 yd (274320 mm) | | Feed system | 6-round cylinder | | Sights | fixed front post and rear notch |
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The Webley Revolver (also known as the Webley Break-Top Revolver or Webley Self-Extracting Revolver) was, in various marks, the standard issue service pistol for the armed forces of the United Kingdom, the British Empire, and the Commonwealths from 1887 until 1963.
The Webley is a top-break revolver with automatic extraction. That is, breaking the revolver open for reloading also operates the extractor. This removes the spent cartridges from the cylinder. The Webley Mk I service revolver was adopted in 1887. A later version, the Mk IV, rose to prominence during the Boer War of 1899 � 1902. However, the Mk VI, introduced in 1915 during the First World War, is perhaps the best-known model.
Firing the large .455 Webley cartridge, Webley service revolvers are among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced. Although the .455 calibre Webley is no longer in military service, the .38/200 Webley Mk IV variant is still in use as a police sidearm in a number of countries.
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