*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1903 TARGET SHOOTING PRIZE REVOLVER IN CASE.

SN 3586. Cal. .455. Scarce Webley Fosbery M1903 Target model, blued, with small cyl & frame, checkered trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 7-3/8″ bbl, with a screwed-in front sight (marked 20 yards) & drift adjustable rear sight blade. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. Ownership by H.R.W. Wood/R.M.C. 1912 is nicely marked on right side of the frame along with the SN “3586” that is repeated on under the bbl & on back of cyl. Crown/BP & Crown/BV proofing on cyl & bbl. Missing from the left side of the frame is a thumb lever that, when engaged in the “up” position, would expose a small brass grip-inserted plaque marked “SAFE”. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with unnumbered, checkered 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a classic oak presentation case, constructed in typical English retailer fashion with brass reinforcing screws & a double latched closure in addition to a centrally keyed lock. Top of the case marked “Won By / H.R.W. Wood. / R.M.C. 1912”. The compartmentalized case, purple lined, has an insert for 24 cartridges, and contains a 9″ long cleaning rod. The brass disk missing from the top of the case is present in the interior. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 40% orig brushed blue with remaining finish having gently transitioned to a uniform brown-grey. Same condition applies to the grip straps along with blackened hammer, release lever & trigger. Better condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, excepting as relate to missing safety. Generally excellent condition case (brass disk easily reinserted) with age appropriate staining & surface dings. Though the right front corner has separated, this is a trivial repair. An interesting Webley Fosbery Target, attractively cased, with ownership provenance. 4-52236 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2253

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2253	$10,030.00	◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1903 TARGET SHOOTING PRIZE REVOLVER IN CASE. SN 3586. Cal. .455. Scarce Webley Fosbery M1903 Target model, blued, with small cyl & frame, checkered trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 7-3/8″ bbl, with a screwed-in front sight (marked 20 yards) & drift adjustable rear sight blade. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. Ownership by H.R.W. Wood/R.M.C. 1912 is nicely marked on right side of the frame along with the SN “3586” that is repeated on under the bbl & on back of cyl. Crown/BP & Crown/BV proofing on cyl & bbl. Missing from the left side of the frame is a thumb lever that, when engaged in the “up” position, would expose a small brass grip-inserted plaque marked “SAFE”. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with unnumbered, checkered 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a classic oak presentation case, constructed in typical English retailer fashion with brass reinforcing screws & a double latched closure in addition to a centrally keyed lock. Top of the case marked “Won By / H.R.W. Wood. / R.M.C. 1912”. The compartmentalized case, purple lined, has an insert for 24 cartridges, and contains a 9″ long cleaning rod. The brass disk missing from the top of the case is present in the interior. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 40% orig brushed blue with remaining finish having gently transitioned to a uniform brown-grey. Same condition applies to the grip straps along with blackened hammer, release lever & trigger. Better condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, excepting as relate to missing safety. Generally excellent condition case (brass disk easily reinserted) with age appropriate staining & surface dings. Though the right front corner has separated, this is a trivial repair. An interesting Webley Fosbery Target, attractively cased, with ownership provenance. 4-52236 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2253 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1903 TARGET SHOOTING PRIZE REVOLVER IN CASE.