Left side of pistol, showing markings on frame in front of cylinder. Note the "SAFE" etched on the block and visible only when the safety block is on. Photo shows the "safety" block pushed to it's left, which blocks the hammer from moving, effectively making the pistol unable to fire. Note the "SPF" initials and serial # (Shanghai Police Force?). In this picture you can see the "safety" block pressed to it's right, which would allow the pistol to fire. You can see the small silver rectangle above the left stock, which is the location of the safety block. The pistol is "broken open" in the manner in which it would be opened to be loaded. The pix below have been reduced to help the page load faster If you'd like to see full-size pictures, click on the images below to get a full size image (640x480) It does have a Century Stamp "(CAI-StAlbVt)". Upon looking at the pistol again, a stamped "SPF" and serial number can be seen on the rear of the pistol, just below the hammer. One of our list-members told me that this safety was a factory option and that quite a few of these were sent for use to the Shanghai Police Force. ![]() This Webley revolver is a little bit different in that it has a "safety" installed on the rear of the pistol under the hammer. 38S&W that I asked about on the Curio and Relics e-list. I have placed some digital photos of a Webley Mark IV revolver chambered in.
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