June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017
Frame is stamped "WG ARMY MODEL". It is stamped "ARMY & NAVY CSL" which was a store that sold military officers weapons. It is a top break, six shot, double action with fluted cylinder, high profile front sight with blade, rear sight is installed in release latch, and two piece checkered walnut grips with lanyard ring. "099" stamped on barrel, back of cylinder. Has the Webley patent with winged bullet on left side of frame. This fine revolver retains approximately 80% of the original factory high polish blue finish. Grips are very good to excellent, slightly shy to metal. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Beautiful, near mint bore. Perfect action. Fine, early WG Model. These were extremely popular during the first World War with officers private purchase.