*◊ WEBLEY HAMAL, 2nd TYPE WITH MAGAZINE IN GRIP, INCOMPLETE.

SN 1. Cal. .455 Auto. Incomplete Hamal patent pistol, a blued example, with an octagonal 6″ bbl, matched to frame, whose only internal parts are a trigger/related spring and butt-mounted magazine release. A long tensioning spring is mounted to the right side of the frame to house a detachable Webley M1912 magazine. Smooth wood grips, each secured by a single screw. The only markings on this pistol are “FABRIQUE D’ARMES AUTOMATIQUE” followed by SN “1” under the bbl and “1” repeated on the frame just in front of the trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Ex Abermann Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The bbl/bbl extension is dark refinish, the frame largely brown. Grips with most orig varnish. An interesting & unusual memento from an early developmental period. 4-52451 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2258

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
	2258	$3,540.00	◊ WEBLEY HAMAL, 2nd TYPE WITH MAGAZINE IN GRIP, INCOMPLETE. SN 1. Cal. .455 Auto. Incomplete Hamal patent pistol, a blued example, with an octagonal 6″ bbl, matched to frame, whose only internal parts are a trigger/related spring and butt-mounted magazine release. A long tensioning spring is mounted to the right side of the frame to house a detachable Webley M1912 magazine. Smooth wood grips, each secured by a single screw. The only markings on this pistol are “FABRIQUE D’ARMES AUTOMATIQUE” followed by SN “1” under the bbl and “1” repeated on the frame just in front of the trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Ex Abermann Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The bbl/bbl extension is dark refinish, the frame largely brown. Grips with most orig varnish. An interesting & unusual memento from an early developmental period. 4-52451 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2258 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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*◊ WEBLEY HAMAL, 2nd TYPE WITH MAGAZINE IN GRIP, INCOMPLETE.