*◊ SUPER RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT PROTOTYPE M1904, HAND ENGRAVED LEGEND, LATE VARIATION.

SN 23. Cal. .455 M1904. Large frame Webley & Scott M1904, single action mechanism, large rowel hammer without gripping serrations, whose 6-1/2″ bbl has a banded front sight. High, horizontally adjustable rear sight helps to grasp/retract the bolt. Major & virtually all minor components are blued. Right side of the frame is marked with SN “23″. Left side has W&S winged bullet logo followed by a large 2-line hand inscribed address “WEBLEY & SCOTT / .455 AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. British proofing appears over the bbl hood, on the bolt, and on left side of the frame. The vertically checkered bar above left grip panel serves to retain and then release the bolt. Dismounting screw on left side, just forward of grip, marked “LOCKED” & “OPEN”. Bottom of frontstrap is drilled with single hole for magazine retention, serving to secure the spring loaded plunger mounted on bottom of the in-the-white magazine. Checkered wood grip panels with diamond borders around the screw escutcheons. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% blue with expected high point wear, though extractor is spotted. Front & backstraps are particularly strong. Comparable condition magazine, though floorplate has toned. Grips retaining much of orig varnish, with expected handling dings and minor checkering losses. No cracks or splits. Bright bore with strong rifling & minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare and impressive Webley, very seldom offered for sale, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52473 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2255

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
	2255	$109,250.00	◊ SUPER RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT PROTOTYPE M1904, HAND ENGRAVED LEGEND, LATE VARIATION. SN 23. Cal. .455 M1904. Large frame Webley & Scott M1904, single action mechanism, large rowel hammer without gripping serrations, whose 6-1/2″ bbl has a banded front sight. High, horizontally adjustable rear sight helps to grasp/retract the bolt. Major & virtually all minor components are blued. Right side of the frame is marked with SN “23″. Left side has W&S winged bullet logo followed by a large 2-line hand inscribed address “WEBLEY & SCOTT / .455 AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. British proofing appears over the bbl hood, on the bolt, and on left side of the frame. The vertically checkered bar above left grip panel serves to retain and then release the bolt. Dismounting screw on left side, just forward of grip, marked “LOCKED” & “OPEN”. Bottom of frontstrap is drilled with single hole for magazine retention, serving to secure the spring loaded plunger mounted on bottom of the in-the-white magazine. Checkered wood grip panels with diamond borders around the screw escutcheons. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% blue with expected high point wear, though extractor is spotted. Front & backstraps are particularly strong. Comparable condition magazine, though floorplate has toned. Grips retaining much of orig varnish, with expected handling dings and minor checkering losses. No cracks or splits. Bright bore with strong rifling & minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare and impressive Webley, very seldom offered for sale, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52473 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2255 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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*◊ SUPER RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT PROTOTYPE M1904, HAND ENGRAVED LEGEND, LATE VARIATION.