Webley's first locked-breach semi-automatic pistol, less than 1,000 were produced in total and only 486 without a grip safety. Patridge blade front and windage adjustable notch rear sights with a series of Birmingham proofs on the barrel, slide and frame and the three-line address and caliber markings next to the Webley "winged bullet" logo on the left side of the slide. The pistol is equipped with a combination thumb safety/slide release, a smooth back strap, a lanyard staple on the butt, nickel finished magazine with "bulls-eye" pattern release button and checkered grips. The back strap is inscribed "R.J. HEDDERWICK/SCOTS GUARDS"; research indicates a Robert J. Hedderwick, a student at Glasgow University and the officer's training program at Edinburgh University, was a member of the Scots Guards during World War I, starting as a Cadet and ending the war as a 2nd Lieutenant. While Hedderwick's exact combat actions have not been identified, the Scots Guards were involved in very heavy fighting, including the 1st and 2nd Battles of the Somme, Passcendaele, 1st Marne, and others.

Very fine showing 90% plus of the retailer applied bright high polish blue with some mild pitting beneath the surface, bright edge wear, scratches near the trigger guard and scattered handling marks. The grips are very fine with some mild age cracks and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.