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2329
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$8,050.00
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WEBLEY MARK II REVOLVER WITH CASE RETAILED BY JOSEPH LANG. SN 51510. Cal. .455. Blued finish 6-shot top break, 4″ bbl stamped “Mark II” on top strap, which is also engraved “Joseph Lang & Son 10 Pall Mall London.” Left side of frame behind W & S winged bullet logo and in front of gutta percha grips, is nicely engraved with monogram “OFB” Revolver comes housed in quartered oak case with central brass medallion on lid and pivoting brass hook closure. Interior is lined with blue baize and has large gold embossed black leather makers label in lid. Bottom has compartments for 18 cartridges in wooden block (6 loaded, 11 fired are present), pewter capped crystal oil bottle, walnut handled small turnscrew, and brass and ebony cleaning rod. Covered compartment with horn knob contains some tow, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent. Revolver retains approx 90% orig blue, most loss due to flaking of blue on right bottom of bbl, and small portion of cylinder, from contact with case. Left grip has browned slightly from exposure. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Pistol functions flawlessly. Case retains a considerable amount of its orig varnish. There are some minor shrinkage cracks in top, one hinge is broken. Interior cloth is very fine, as is label. Partitions are tight. Accessories are fine. 4-45680 MGM37 (1,750-2,750)
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. |