UK WEB MF 7010

CODE UK WEB MF 7010 Categories: , Product ID: 4042

Description

Item number                           :           UK WEB MF 7010

Origin                                     :           England

Style                                       :           MULTI  FUNCTION

Gauge                                     :           12

Functions                               :           (De-)capper, loader and closer

Suitable for pinfire                 :           Yes

Stabilizer                                :           Yes

Maker                                     :           P. WEBLEY & SON, London and Birmingham

Markings                                :           “7010, 12” on top press lever

Biggest length                        :           310 mm

Height                                    :           260 mm

Weight                                   :           1.317 grams

Press lever                               :           Hardened steel with ebony handle

Turning handle                       :           Green painted steel with black painted wooden  handle

Closing cup                            :           Internal brass

Cartridge pusher                    :           Yes

Materials body                       :           Brass

Paint                                       :           Retains some of its original green paint

Table clamp                            :           Top duck foot shape with three sharp steel pins. Screw round top with 4 flat pins

Condition                               :           Good

Repairs                                   :           None

Remarks                                 :

 

This tool is listed in the 1888 catalogue. The relevant page is attached.

 

There is not much of the original green paint left. Most of these tools were/are  bright polished.

 

The combination between the top of the table clamp ( duck foot shaped with 2 or more sharp steel pins), the top of the screw (round with 4 flat pins) and the press lever (lever no 6 with flexible shell holder) is very typical for Webley tools.

 

There is no makers name on this tool. Very typically for Webley there is only a catalogue number and/or a gunmaker’s name.

Additional information

Number

UK Dixon BC A50