*EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY FOSBERY MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

*EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY FOSBERY MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 1052. Cal. 38 Auto. Extremely rare revolver with only about 200 ever produced in the early 20th century, very few of which are known today. It has blue finish with 6″ ovoid shaped bbl that has integral rib & front sight and fixed rear sight notch in the bbl latch. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” and the left side of frame has caliber marking with the Webley winged bullet. Left side of frame also has a thumb safety lever with corresponding recess in left grip. Grips are checkered walnut with a lanyard stud & ring in the butt. Cylinder is an unusual 8-shot design and has the zig zag pattern. When fired the upper slide recoils to the rear causing the grooves in the cylinder to engage a stud in the frame which rotates the cylinder to the next chamber while simultaneously the hammer is cocked for the next shot. This was Webley’s attempt to compete against the emerging American revolver market but few were ever produced. They were very successful and functioned well with a high degree of accuracy but simply did not reach acceptable levels in the market place. Consignor purchased this pistol in 1993 from well-known California handgun dealer, Harrison Carroll. PROVENANCE: Harrison Carroll. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig factory blue with slight sharp edge wear and some thinning to the front & back straps. Right side of bbl & frame have slight surface etching & discoloration. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear, primarily from handling. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38023 JR286 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1174	$25,300.00	EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY FOSBERY MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 1052. Cal. 38 Auto. Extremely rare revolver with only about 200 ever produced in the early 20th century, very few of which are known today. It has blue finish with 6″ ovoid shaped bbl that has integral rib & front sight and fixed rear sight notch in the bbl latch. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” and the left side of frame has caliber marking with the Webley winged bullet. Left side of frame also has a thumb safety lever with corresponding recess in left grip. Grips are checkered walnut with a lanyard stud & ring in the butt. Cylinder is an unusual 8-shot design and has the zig zag pattern. When fired the upper slide recoils to the rear causing the grooves in the cylinder to engage a stud in the frame which rotates the cylinder to the next chamber while simultaneously the hammer is cocked for the next shot. This was Webley’s attempt to compete against the emerging American revolver market but few were ever produced. They were very successful and functioned well with a high degree of accuracy but simply did not reach acceptable levels in the market place. Consignor purchased this pistol in 1993 from well-known California handgun dealer, Harrison Carroll. PROVENANCE: Harrison Carroll. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig factory blue with slight sharp edge wear and some thinning to the front & back straps. Right side of bbl & frame have slight surface etching & discoloration. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear, primarily from handling. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38023 JR286 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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