December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1403:
(A) MANTON RETAILED WEBLEY MODEL 1889 .455/476 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER .
Produced from 1889 through 1902. The left side of frame is stamped "W.G. MODEL". This Army model features the octagon barrel with rib that is stamped with the famed "MANTON & CO LONDON CALCUTTA" legend and has a silver front sight blade. The caliber is stamped on left side of barrel along with the Webley Patent flying bullet legend on left side of frame. The checkered gutta percha bird's head grips have an assembly number, "4495", stamped under them inside frame. The serial number is stamped on right side of frame while "6221" is stamped on right side of barrel. The cylinder is not numbered. Finish is standard English bright blue. CONDITION: Fine. Overall, metal retains approximately 60% blue with patina balance and displaying sundry handling marks and high edge wear. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with a bright bold bore with some frosting.