*◊ EARLY WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, SN 28.

SN 28. Cal. .455. Very early Webley Fosbery M1901 revolver, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 6″ bbl, with fixed front & rear sights. Levered top break release. Rear of cylinder deeply scalloped between chambers and rear edge beveled for weight reduction. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. SN “28” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl & on front face of cyl that has scalloped recesses in front & back. Mounted on left side of frame is an early prototype of the standard safety lever that operates in the normal manner. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, each with factory matching number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig brushed blue with gentle oxidative changes on bbl & grips straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow brown. Comparable condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses. No cracks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the earliest production Fosberys, with a dramatically scalloped cylinder and newly standardized safety lever, well suited to any collector of early firearms. 4-52498 (12,500-25,000) – Lot 2251

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
	2251	$22,425.00	◊ EARLY WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, SN 28. SN 28. Cal. .455. Very early Webley Fosbery M1901 revolver, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 6″ bbl, with fixed front & rear sights. Levered top break release. Rear of cylinder deeply scalloped between chambers and rear edge beveled for weight reduction. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. SN “28” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl & on front face of cyl that has scalloped recesses in front & back. Mounted on left side of frame is an early prototype of the standard safety lever that operates in the normal manner. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, each with factory matching number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig brushed blue with gentle oxidative changes on bbl & grips straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow brown. Comparable condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses. No cracks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the earliest production Fosberys, with a dramatically scalloped cylinder and newly standardized safety lever, well suited to any collector of early firearms. 4-52498 (12,500-25,000) – Lot 2251 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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*◊ EARLY WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, SN 28.