Webley Fosbery M1903, Wilkinson Retailer, Military Documentation, PCA-18

Description

Description:

Standard configuration mid production Webley Fosbery with 6” barrel whose rib is marked “P.WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Top strap is retailer marked “WILKINSON/PALL MALL” with inventory #1578 on bottom of trigger guard. The backstrap marked with ownership “V. DUPREE”, shown to be a 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Battalion of The Royal Fusiliers, on 1, Nov 1907.   Usual cylinder holding six cartridges whereby each chamber has been proofed, cylinder #320 on front face.  The left side of the top strap marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY” with the left frame having the winged W&S logo followed by the caliber .455 cordite.  Hard rubber grips secured with a single transverse screw the left grip molded with “SAFE” designation.  Rotatable lanyard ring at base of frame.

Synopsis:

Massive and impressive Webley Fosbery M1903, marked by Wilkinson/Pall Mall,  with 6” barrel, fixed sights, large cylinder and frame, hard rubber grips.

Condition:

Approximately 80+% original rust blue finish, with scattered spotting and grip strap fading as pictured. Comparable condition grips, the left panel missing a small chip at top left. Outstanding, near mirror bore.  Perfect manual mechanics.  A very attractive, original finish Webley Fosbery, marked by the well-known Wilkinson (sword) retailer and personalized by “V. DUPREE” whose name appears in the 1907 Military registry. A HISTORIC INVESTMENT!