*SCARCE WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

*SCARCE WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 1266. Cal. 455 Eley. Blue finish with 6″ elliptical shaped bbl with integral rib & partridge front sight on a raised base with fixed rear sight on the bbl latch. Top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” on left side with the caliber marking and the Webley winged bullet on left side of frame. Mounted with checkered black hard rubber grips. Left side of frame also has a thumb safety that when raised into the “SAFE” position completely disables the revolver which allows it to be carried cocked & locked. There is a stud & lanyard ring in butt strap. Accompanied by an orig British military leather flap holster with brass buckle & studs. Also accompanied by 28-rds of orig WWII era ammunition. And finally accompanied by a hand written letter from consignor’s brother-in-law, dated July 1991, who states he had inherited this revolver from his step-father, George S. Terry. Mr. Terry was a British Army officer who served in WWI and purchased this revolver new in 1914. In the letter Mr. Gay relates that Mr. Terry had stated that the revolver was extremely reliable in spite of all the mud in the trenches and that “he never had a need for a second shot”. Although this was a successful model, fewer than 5,000 were ever manufactured in three different models in the period 1901-1924. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains most of its strong orig factory blue with some thinning to brown on the grip frame. Bbl has a few scattered spots of pitting, probably from being stored in the holster. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Holster shows wear with a new belt loop attached but is sound, soft & supple. Ammunition is fine. 4-37767 JR130 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1175	$6,325.00	SCARCE WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 1266. Cal. 455 Eley. Blue finish with 6″ elliptical shaped bbl with integral rib & partridge front sight on a raised base with fixed rear sight on the bbl latch. Top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” on left side with the caliber marking and the Webley winged bullet on left side of frame. Mounted with checkered black hard rubber grips. Left side of frame also has a thumb safety that when raised into the “SAFE” position completely disables the revolver which allows it to be carried cocked & locked. There is a stud & lanyard ring in butt strap. Accompanied by an orig British military leather flap holster with brass buckle & studs. Also accompanied by 28-rds of orig WWII era ammunition. And finally accompanied by a hand written letter from consignor’s brother-in-law, dated July 1991, who states he had inherited this revolver from his step-father, George S. Terry. Mr. Terry was a British Army officer who served in WWI and purchased this revolver new in 1914. In the letter Mr. Gay relates that Mr. Terry had stated that the revolver was extremely reliable in spite of all the mud in the trenches and that “he never had a need for a second shot”. Although this was a successful model, fewer than 5,000 were ever manufactured in three different models in the period 1901-1924. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains most of its strong orig factory blue with some thinning to brown on the grip frame. Bbl has a few scattered spots of pitting, probably from being stored in the holster. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Holster shows wear with a new belt loop attached but is sound, soft & supple. Ammunition is fine. 4-37767 JR130 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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