Webley Question....

[Gun Chaser]

Hi Folks,

My name is Tom, writing from Pennsylvania. I am a new member of the forum.

I'm not certain I have the proper link to ask this question - so forgive me if I'm in the wrong area.

I am a firearms collector. I just picked up another Webley Mark 1 - .455 revolver in excellent condition. On the inside of the backstrap (inside of the handgrip) - there is a name etched on it. The inscription is: Capt. H.P. Green 3rd BED Regt.

It's my understanding that many officers purchased their own firearms. Does anyone know of a British or Canadian registry where I might be able to look up Capt. H.P. Greeen?

Thank you very much!

Tom

[big ned]

Hi Tom and welcome!

You could try this forum, i'm sure they can help.

The Western Front Association Front Forum: discussing The Great War 1914-18 • View topic - 3rd Bedfordshire Regiment and Regiment Changes

It looks like the 3rd battalion the Bedfordshire Regiment was a U.K. based training unit during WW1 assuming that your chap was with them then. Obviously he may well have moved on at sometime, or been a later member.

Regards, Ned.

[Gun Chaser]

Hello Ned -

Thanks so much for your kind reply! I appreciate it a great deal. You've already assisted me as I now know what the "Bed Regt" stands for. I will absolutely contact the folks at the forum you suggested.

By the way - I love your profile pic! Good ol Sergeant Schultz - aka John Banner - one of my all time favorites!!!

Thanks again, Ned!