INSCRIBED BRITISH WEBLEY-GREEN “WG” MODEL DA REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED BRITISH WEBLEY-GREEN “WG” MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 2647. Cal. 455 Eley. Fine early British revolver with 6″ oct bbl having a raised integral rib, German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. Top of rib is marked “J. BLANCH & SON, GRACECHURCH ST LONDON” and top strap is marked “WG MODEL 1889”. Left side of frame has the “WEBLEY PATENTS” marking and the Webley winged bullet logo. Back strap is engraved in period block letters “A.E. BERTHOUD”. It has a birdhead grip frame with 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips and a lanyard ring in the butt. Cylinder is of the deep fluted early style. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 90-92% orig glossy blue with scattered flaking which areas are now a light patina. Grips are sound, turned slightly chocolate, showing very light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-34185 JR116 (2,500-4,000)

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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	174	$2,300.00	INSCRIBED BRITISH WEBLEY-GREEN “WG” MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 2647. Cal. 455 Eley. Fine early British revolver with 6″ oct bbl having a raised integral rib, German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. Top of rib is marked “J. BLANCH & SON, GRACECHURCH ST LONDON” and top strap is marked “WG MODEL 1889”. Left side of frame has the “WEBLEY PATENTS” marking and the Webley winged bullet logo. Back strap is engraved in period block letters “A.E. BERTHOUD”. It has a birdhead grip frame with 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips and a lanyard ring in the butt. Cylinder is of the deep fluted early style. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 90-92% orig glossy blue with scattered flaking which areas are now a light patina. Grips are sound, turned slightly chocolate, showing very light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-34185 JR116 (2,500-4,000) 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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