Guns International #: 102935742
Seller's Inventory #: PCA-18

Category - Webley Pistols - Handguns - English Revolvers

Category
Webley Pistols
Handguns - English Revolvers

Webley Fosbery M1903, Retailer Marked, Military Documentation, PCA-18

Description:
Standard configuration mid production Webley Fosbery with 6” barrel whose rib is marked “P.WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Top strap is retailer marked "WILKINSON/PALL MALL" with the backstrap having ownership attribution "V.DUPREE", shown to be a 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Battalion of The Royal Fusiliers, on 1, Nov 1907.   Usual cylinder holding six cartridges whereby each chamber has been proofed, cylinder #320 on front face.  The left side of the top strap marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” with the left frame having the winged W&S logo followed by the caliber .455 cordite.  Serial number on the right side of the frame. Inventory #1578 on bottom of trigger guard.  Hard rubber grips secured with a single transverse screw the left grip molded with “SAFE” designation.  Rotatable lanyard ring at base of frame. Synopsis: Massive and impressive Webley Fosbery M1903, marked by Wilkinson/Pall Mall,  with 6” barrel, fixed sights, large cylinder and frame, hard rubber grips. Condition: Approximately 80+% original rust blue finish, with scattered spotting and grip strap fading as pictured. Comparable condition grips, the left panel missing a small chip at top left, the rest gently transitioning into a uniform patina.  Comparable condition original grips with the left panel having a chip in the top corner.  Outstanding, near mirror bore.  Perfect manual mechanics.  A very attractive, original finish Webley Fosbery, marked by a well known retailer and personalized by a "V. DUPREE" whose name appears in the 1907 Military registry. A HISTORIC INVESTMENT! ~~Insured shipping fee of $155; most packages shipped using FedEx 2nd Day.~~

Price: $16,995.00

Manufacturer: Webley & Scott
Serial Number: 1932
Caliber Info: 0.455