*◊ HISTORIC WEBLEY & SCOTT, MARK I COMMERCIAL, OAK CASED WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 101390. Cal. .455. Standard Webley & Scott Mark I pistol, dated 1913, with 5″ bbl having fixed front and screw adjustable rear sight. Top of the slide inscribed “J. STUART MELLOR / 7TH DRAGOON GUARDS”. Left side of slide with winged bullet logo followed by the 3-line address “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / PISTOL SELF LOADING 455 MARK I / 1913”. The full SN “101390” is on the left tang. As a commercial pistol there are no military markings. Rotatable lanyard ring mounted on bottom of backstrap. Major parts carry the typical brushed blue Webley finish, with the hammer and takedown bar brightly polished in the white. Orig unmarked magazine. Checkered hard rubber grips with diamond islands around screwhead escutcheons. Presented in an oak presentation case with dual brass latch closure. Top of case with 1-3/8″ diameter brass plaque engraved “J. STUART MELLOR / 7TH / DRAGOON GUARDS”, same as the pistol. Case is partitioned in typical English style with purple felt lining and contains a block for 6 cartridges (not included), glass oil bottle, screwdriver, cleaning rod, and small tin grease can. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig brushed blue with fairly uniform wear and light oxidative change to exposed surfaces. Magazine in even better condition. Orig grips show moderate blunting of checkering but no cracks or splits. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Retailer box with most orig varnish showing only minimal age related staining & scuffs. Excellent lining & age appropriate wear of accessories. Very impressive commercial Mark I pistol whose ownership deserves further research. 4-52246 LMA83 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1328

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	1328	$6,900.00	◊ HISTORIC WEBLEY & SCOTT, MARK I COMMERCIAL, OAK CASED WITH ACCESSORIES. SN 101390. Cal. .455. Standard Webley & Scott Mark I pistol, dated 1913, with 5″ bbl having fixed front and screw adjustable rear sight. Top of the slide inscribed “J. STUART MELLOR / 7TH DRAGOON GUARDS”. Left side of slide with winged bullet logo followed by the 3-line address “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / PISTOL SELF LOADING 455 MARK I / 1913”. The full SN “101390” is on the left tang. As a commercial pistol there are no military markings. Rotatable lanyard ring mounted on bottom of backstrap. Major parts carry the typical brushed blue Webley finish, with the hammer and takedown bar brightly polished in the white. Orig unmarked magazine. Checkered hard rubber grips with diamond islands around screwhead escutcheons. Presented in an oak presentation case with dual brass latch closure. Top of case with 1-3/8″ diameter brass plaque engraved “J. STUART MELLOR / 7TH / DRAGOON GUARDS”, same as the pistol. Case is partitioned in typical English style with purple felt lining and contains a block for 6 cartridges (not included), glass oil bottle, screwdriver, cleaning rod, and small tin grease can. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig brushed blue with fairly uniform wear and light oxidative change to exposed surfaces. Magazine in even better condition. Orig grips show moderate blunting of checkering but no cracks or splits. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Retailer box with most orig varnish showing only minimal age related staining & scuffs. Excellent lining & age appropriate wear of accessories. Very impressive commercial Mark I pistol whose ownership deserves further research. 4-52246 LMA83 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1328 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*◊ HISTORIC WEBLEY & SCOTT, MARK I COMMERCIAL, OAK CASED WITH ACCESSORIES.