*WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1902 AUTOMATIC REVOLVER.

*WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1902 AUTOMATIC REVOLVER. SN 3800. Cal. 455. Rare & unusual revolver with 6″ octagonal bbl having a raised integral rib with partridge front sight and fixed rear sight. Top of rib is marked “ARMY & NAVY C.S.L LONDON”. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” and left side of frame is marked “455 CORDITE” with the Webley winged bullet logo. It has the usual safety on left side with 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips and a lanyard loop in butt strap. This revolver is single action for the first shot in that the hammer must be cocked manually before it can be fired. The resulting recoil forces the sliding top half of revolver to the rear which engages a stud in the zigzag grooves cut around circumference of cylinder leaving the hammer in the cocked position and the cylinder indexed to a fresh cartridge ready to fire. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 75-80% thinning orig blue with scattered spots of light surface discoloration. Grips are fine, turned slightly chocolate, showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-34132 JR118 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	173	$6,612.00	WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1902 AUTOMATIC REVOLVER. SN 3800. Cal. 455. Rare & unusual revolver with 6″ octagonal bbl having a raised integral rib with partridge front sight and fixed rear sight. Top of rib is marked “ARMY & NAVY C.S.L LONDON”. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” and left side of frame is marked “455 CORDITE” with the Webley winged bullet logo. It has the usual safety on left side with 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips and a lanyard loop in butt strap. This revolver is single action for the first shot in that the hammer must be cocked manually before it can be fired. The resulting recoil forces the sliding top half of revolver to the rear which engages a stud in the zigzag grooves cut around circumference of cylinder leaving the hammer in the cocked position and the cylinder indexed to a fresh cartridge ready to fire. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 75-80% thinning orig blue with scattered spots of light surface discoloration. Grips are fine, turned slightly chocolate, showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-34132 JR118 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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