Proofed Webley Mk.3

[Troubledshooter]

Further to a recent thread, this is a picture of my proof marked .22 Webley Mk.3, just to prove it does exist.

PROOF

Writing should read 'BV' + Crown on tap block, not 'BP'.

[Gareth W-B]

Further to a recent thread, this is a picture of my proof marked .22 Webley Mk.3, just to prove it does exist.

... Never doubted you for a moment , but its always nice to see a photo anyway . ATB: Gareth W-B.

[silva]

Hello Troubledshooter, Haven't seen the original thread but,

Interesting - I once saw a .177 Bsa Cadet with proof and view marks on it, stamped at the bottom of the barrel by the breech block.

Regards Morgan

[Garvin]

I didn't see the original thread either. Would it have been made for export to a country that insisted on proofing for all guns?

[peter65]

If my memory serves me well airguns destined for australia have to be proof marked.

[Troubledshooter]

When I bought the Mk.3, I was told it had come from New Zealand, but it was quite possibly exported to Australia originally.
I am trying to do get some research done at the Birmingham proof house, which will, hopefully, verify it's origins.

[Troubledshooter]

According to an ancient employee of the Birmingham Proof House, these proof marks were required, at some time, for the export of Air Rifles to Australia for the purpose of game shooting.
Unfortunately, any further information is buried deep in the archives, but the cradle used to hold actions being proofed, is still in existence.

[Gareth W-B]

Hi Dave, nothing really to do with the thread, but thats a WONDERFUL collection you have there . ATB:
Gareth W-B.

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