Hello Pistol/Revolver nutz...
I have some questions, regarding the aforementioned revolver / pistol.
It seems my grandfather has had these two guys locked away in a chest since WW2. I just discovered them and have taken control of them as I am the only person in the family with PAL / RPAL. I plan to notify the CFC immediately and register these. However I would like to clarify a few things before I give the CFC a phone call.
Questions pertain to: Webley Mark Vi .455 and FN1910 .38ACP
Firstly, are either of these prohibited? I checked the CFC list of prohibited arms and did not see either of them on there *phew*. If one or both of them turn out to be I would rather get them professionally deactivated and keep them for sentimental reasons.
The FN1910 seems to be in 'poor to good' condition. I think it was taken from a German Officer as the gun has the "Nazi Eagle" with Swastika stamped on the slide(twice) and the grip(once). Is this gun rare and should I make a good effort to restore it? One side of the grip has fallen off... anyone know a gunsmith familiar with these?
The Webley Mark VI is in 'good to very good' condition. Other then the barrel looking a bit dirty everything else seems to be in good working order. I believe this was my Grandfathers service revolver. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy commanding a flotilla of Motor Torpedo Boats in/around the english channel during the war. Again, is this a rare gun? Should I be putting rounds through it at the range or put it away as a collector piece?
I appreciate any feedback... and in return... some pictures:
NOTE: The 3rd leather pouch was filled with SEVERELY corroded rounds, most likely from WW2 as well!! I kept the best looking one and responsibly disposed of the rest.
I have some questions, regarding the aforementioned revolver / pistol.
It seems my grandfather has had these two guys locked away in a chest since WW2. I just discovered them and have taken control of them as I am the only person in the family with PAL / RPAL. I plan to notify the CFC immediately and register these. However I would like to clarify a few things before I give the CFC a phone call.
Questions pertain to: Webley Mark Vi .455 and FN1910 .38ACP
Firstly, are either of these prohibited? I checked the CFC list of prohibited arms and did not see either of them on there *phew*. If one or both of them turn out to be I would rather get them professionally deactivated and keep them for sentimental reasons.
The FN1910 seems to be in 'poor to good' condition. I think it was taken from a German Officer as the gun has the "Nazi Eagle" with Swastika stamped on the slide(twice) and the grip(once). Is this gun rare and should I make a good effort to restore it? One side of the grip has fallen off... anyone know a gunsmith familiar with these?
The Webley Mark VI is in 'good to very good' condition. Other then the barrel looking a bit dirty everything else seems to be in good working order. I believe this was my Grandfathers service revolver. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy commanding a flotilla of Motor Torpedo Boats in/around the english channel during the war. Again, is this a rare gun? Should I be putting rounds through it at the range or put it away as a collector piece?
I appreciate any feedback... and in return... some pictures:
NOTE: The 3rd leather pouch was filled with SEVERELY corroded rounds, most likely from WW2 as well!! I kept the best looking one and responsibly disposed of the rest.
