RARE 19TH CENTURY KAUFMANN PATENT WEBLEY DA REVOLVER.

RARE 19TH CENTURY KAUFMANN PATENT WEBLEY DA REVOLVER. SN 1041. Cal. 450/455/476. Blue finish with 5-3/4″ oct bbl, with integral rib and low pedestal containing a German silver blade and a rear sight notch in the top strap extension at the rear. Rib is marked “ARMY & NAVY C.S.L”. Left front side of frame is marked “WEBLEY’S PATENTS” in an oval along with the Webley winged bullet. Mounted with checkered walnut birdhead grips and has a stud & swivel in butt strap. Latching system is somewhat unusual with a long curved lever on left side of frame that when depressed down & forward releases spring loaded latches that secure the top strap extension into the frame. Auto ejection system is similar to the Smith & Wesson Model 3. Hammer has a very long checkered spur with an equally long & curved conical firing pin. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 85-90% orig blue with the flaked, not worn, areas a light to medium patina. Back strap & front straps are a gray patina. Grips are sound and show light wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-37946 (2,000-3,000)

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
	1179	$2,012.50	RARE 19TH CENTURY KAUFMANN PATENT WEBLEY DA REVOLVER. SN 1041. Cal. 450/455/476. Blue finish with 5-3/4″ oct bbl, with integral rib and low pedestal containing a German silver blade and a rear sight notch in the top strap extension at the rear. Rib is marked “ARMY & NAVY C.S.L”. Left front side of frame is marked “WEBLEY’S PATENTS” in an oval along with the Webley winged bullet. Mounted with checkered walnut birdhead grips and has a stud & swivel in butt strap. Latching system is somewhat unusual with a long curved lever on left side of frame that when depressed down & forward releases spring loaded latches that secure the top strap extension into the frame. Auto ejection system is similar to the Smith & Wesson Model 3. Hammer has a very long checkered spur with an equally long & curved conical firing pin. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 85-90% orig blue with the flaked, not worn, areas a light to medium patina. Back strap & front straps are a gray patina. Grips are sound and show light wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-37946 (2,000-3,000) 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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