Nikel plating webley's question

[Mobiasstrip]

My two Webleys. Both already plated. Anyone know if post war Mk1 or Premier has this as a factory option?
I think the chances of sourcing a Ni Barrel joint stop screw are slim. :-(

[ccdjg]

My two Webleys. Both already plated. Anyone know if post war Mk1 or Premier has this as a factory option?
I think the chances of sourcing a Ni Barrel joint stop screw are slim. ]

Nice pair of pistols.

The post-war Mark 1 was available in both nickel and chrome plated versions from Webley, but they did not offer these options with the Premier. Even so, there are a few plated Premiers about, which would have been non-factory modifications carried out by individuals.

How fussy are you about getting the exact keeper screw? You could round off a 7BA cheesehead bolt in a Dremel and leave it in the polished state. While not an exact fit, 7BA will screw into the Webley thread a fair way and give you a sound fix. It would certainly look better than showing a blued screw head.

[johnbaz]

I've a couple of silver Premiers too, The one with brown grips is very bright, I paid £8 out of the Ad Mag when it only came out on fridays, It wouldn't work!

I think it must have been plated with something as it never rusts (Neither have!)




John