*◊ ULTRA RARE MODEL 1901 PROTOTYPE II WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

SN 7. Cal. 450/455 Webley. Blue finish with 6″ flat sided, ribbed bbl, integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the thumb latch. Top of rib is hand engraved “MANTON & CO. LONDON & CALCUTTA” Cyl has the rare front reduced diameter rebated area with short flutes and the Fosbery Zig-Zags on outer diameter. Left side of top strap has the usual “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC” marking and left side of bbl lug is marked with the Webley logo winged bullet over “W&S”. Left side of frame has the very early a prototype swinging button safety lever that when placed in the up position exposes the word “SAFE” and prevents the revolver from being cocked. Left side of frame is marked “450 BLACK / 455 CORDITE”. Mounted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. SN is found on left side of buttstrap under the grip, right side of frame and rear face of cyl. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching parts. According to consignor’s notes, this is one of only two such revolvers known, with the other being in a private collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, including grips. Overall retains 85-88% orig blue turning a little dull with sharp edge wear. Grips are sound with a few nicks and dings, showing moderate to heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-52497 JR207 (17,500-35,000) – Lot 1333

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
	1333	$48,875.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Estimate should be $20,000-$35,000. ◊ ULTRA RARE MODEL 1901 PROTOTYPE II WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 7. Cal. 450/455 Webley. Blue finish with 6″ flat sided, ribbed bbl, integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the thumb latch. Top of rib is hand engraved “MANTON & CO. LONDON & CALCUTTA” Cyl has the rare front reduced diameter rebated area with short flutes and the Fosbery Zig-Zags on outer diameter. Left side of top strap has the usual “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC” marking and left side of bbl lug is marked with the Webley logo winged bullet over “W&S”. Left side of frame has the very early a prototype swinging button safety lever that when placed in the up position exposes the word “SAFE” and prevents the revolver from being cocked. Left side of frame is marked “450 BLACK / 455 CORDITE”. Mounted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. SN is found on left side of buttstrap under the grip, right side of frame and rear face of cyl. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching parts. According to consignor’s notes, this is one of only two such revolvers known, with the other being in a private collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, including grips. Overall retains 85-88% orig blue turning a little dull with sharp edge wear. Grips are sound with a few nicks and dings, showing moderate to heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-52497 JR207 (17,500-35,000) – Lot 1333 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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*◊ ULTRA RARE MODEL 1901 PROTOTYPE II WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.