*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, TARGET MODEL, MARKED FOR COGSWELL & HARRISON.

SN 790. Cal. .455. Scarce Webley Fosbery M1901 Target model, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 7-1/2″ bbl, with a fixed barleycorn front sight & drift adjustable rear sight blade. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 226. STRAND & 141 NEW BOND ST LONDON.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE ONLY”. SN “790” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl (under the right bbl flange) & on front face of cyl. Early British proof marks between each cyl recess. Mounted on left side of frame is a thumb safety that, when engaged in the “up” position, exposes a small brass plate, inserted in grip, marked “SAFE”. 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 patchy oxidation on bbl & grips straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow grey-brown. Comparable condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses; small crack at bottom rear of right panel. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Of the approx 4,800 Webley Fosberys produced between 1903-1924, relatively few of the guns were target models, this being an early example with the desirable Cogswell & Harrison retailer marking. 43475-310 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3637

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	3637	$21,275.00	◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, TARGET MODEL, MARKED FOR COGSWELL & HARRISON. SN 790. Cal. .455. Scarce Webley Fosbery M1901 Target model, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 7-1/2″ bbl, with a fixed barleycorn front sight & drift adjustable rear sight blade. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 226. STRAND & 141 NEW BOND ST LONDON.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE ONLY”. SN “790” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl (under the right bbl flange) & on front face of cyl. Early British proof marks between each cyl recess. Mounted on left side of frame is a thumb safety that, when engaged in the “up” position, exposes a small brass plate, inserted in grip, marked “SAFE”. 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 patchy oxidation on bbl & grips straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow grey-brown. Comparable condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses; small crack at bottom rear of right panel. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Of the approx 4,800 Webley Fosberys produced between 1903-1924, relatively few of the guns were target models, this being an early example with the desirable Cogswell & Harrison retailer marking. 43475-310 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3637 Auction: Firearms - October 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, TARGET MODEL, MARKED FOR COGSWELL & HARRISON.