A friend of mine recently acquired a Webley MK6 dated 1918 in .455 calibre. What would be a ballpark estimate for value in Canada. No pics at this time but I would call it a 98% revolver at least, looks pretty much unfired.
Webley mk VI .455
- Thread starter Mike Webb
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I think they're usually in the $500-$600 range. Someone else may know better but I've seen a few for sale.
Condition like that? Might be more.
Post a few pics and hopefully someone else will weigh in on it.
Johnn Peterson
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- Chemainus B.C.
According to info in the 31st edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values, there's two individual value category listings for the Mark VI in 455 Webley;
- Mark VI Service ser. # 214,000 - 445,999, 100% $600.oo - 60% $200.oo.
- Mark VI Service (later mfg.)450,00-454,000, 100% $900.oo 60% $250.oo.
The problem with the Blue Book is, the USA is another world entirely than our Canadian market. Look at 12(6) handguns for example. We also have lovely politicians vying to run the country who want to ban handguns. All of those factors weigh on the value of guns up here.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
True enough. Another factor that weighs into the equation is market availability. There's a lot more in the way of 455 Webleys floating around up here compared to what you'd find south of the border. That supply & demand affects price. Why I made mention of the Blue Book is a good starting point in a quest for concerns of value.
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
The blue book of gun values is essentialy worthless. A webley in that condition in the states is in the $500+ range.
The blue book's value is mainly to the guy behind the counter, "I'll give you only so much for that old clunker cuz I gotta sell it for a profit."
The blue book's value is mainly to the guy behind the counter, "I'll give you only so much for that old clunker cuz I gotta sell it for a profit."
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
You've lost me. Which one and in what condition?Using the Blue Book info as a starting guideline, lists are given from 60% 'clunker' to 100% pristine. Most gun show dealers I know locally, again as a starting point buying or selling tend to use it as a reference unless they are very well acquainted with a specific firearm. While it may not be the Holy Bible, it is a good info reference.
Condition is very important. I have seen old Winchesters with 60% original finish sold for say $600 in Canada and the identical model in 95%-100% original finish sell for 3 to 4 times that amount. In my experience the increase in value for "high condition" guns is exponential.
