WEBLEY WILKINSON REVOLVER SECOND MODEL 1888 LARGE HINGE TYPE WITH CASE.

WEBLEY WILKINSON REVOLVER SECOND MODEL 1888 LARGE HINGE TYPE WITH CASE. SN 8354. Cal. .455. Nickel-plated version of this specially retailed well made and finished revolver, has 5-3/4″ bbl engraved “Wilkinson & Son, Pall Mall, London.” on top of bbl rib, is also engraved “H. C. Noel.” on bottom flat of octagon bbl. Wilkinson SN 8354 is on left side of flat top checkered walnut grip. Pistol comes in leather case embossed “H. C. Noel 17th Lancers” on lid. Case is lined with scarlet cloth with Wilkinson label and contains 8 Wilkinson marked cartridges and 2 Dominion cartridges in walnut block. Also included are a Hawksley small round pewter oil bottle, woven OD lanyard, unmarked ebony turnscrew, ebony and rosewood cleaning rod. A covered compartment with ivory knob contains key. PROVENANCE: 7 Sept 1996 letter from Capt. J. M. Holtby of Queens Royal Lancers, outlining what is known of Mr. H. C. Noel, and that he served as an officer in the 17th Lancers from 1889 to 1897. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig nickel plate, having some minor scratches from use of screw driver on left side of action. Grip retains nearly all of its orig oil finish, with grain slightly raised. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Case leather has some discoloration, and a number of scuffs, especially at corners. Handle is good, straps fair (one missing tip). Interior cloth is fine with some minor insect damage and rubs from contact with gun. Label is very good with some discoloration from verdigris and oil. Other accessories are fine. 4-45681 MGM36 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2324	$8,050.00	WEBLEY WILKINSON REVOLVER SECOND MODEL 1888 LARGE HINGE TYPE WITH CASE. SN 8354. Cal. .455. Nickel-plated version of this specially retailed well made and finished revolver, has 5-3/4″ bbl engraved “Wilkinson & Son, Pall Mall, London.” on top of bbl rib, is also engraved “H. C. Noel.” on bottom flat of octagon bbl. Wilkinson SN 8354 is on left side of flat top checkered walnut grip. Pistol comes in leather case embossed “H. C. Noel 17th Lancers” on lid. Case is lined with scarlet cloth with Wilkinson label and contains 8 Wilkinson marked cartridges and 2 Dominion cartridges in walnut block. Also included are a Hawksley small round pewter oil bottle, woven OD lanyard, unmarked ebony turnscrew, ebony and rosewood cleaning rod. A covered compartment with ivory knob contains key. PROVENANCE: 7 Sept 1996 letter from Capt. J. M. Holtby of Queens Royal Lancers, outlining what is known of Mr. H. C. Noel, and that he served as an officer in the 17th Lancers from 1889 to 1897. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig nickel plate, having some minor scratches from use of screw driver on left side of action. Grip retains nearly all of its orig oil finish, with grain slightly raised. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Case leather has some discoloration, and a number of scuffs, especially at corners. Handle is good, straps fair (one missing tip). Interior cloth is fine with some minor insect damage and rubs from contact with gun. Label is very good with some discoloration from verdigris and oil. Other accessories are fine. 4-45681 MGM36 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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