GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
WEBLEY & SCOTT M1903 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.WEBLEY & SCOTTM1903PROTOTYPE PISTOL3C.38MODERN; IMPORTCal. .38. Unique W&S M1903 patent model, incomplete, in-the-white and originally without any marks or proofing. The SN "3C" was applied for purpose of importation. Consignor notes that this remains as a unique example of the first automatic pistol designed and patented by J. Whiting in 1903 for W&S. Chambered for the .38 ACP cartridge, this model has a 5-1/2" with a ramped front sight. No rear sight is noted. The slide assembly locks into place with a pair of swinging levers, each interdigiting with an actuating recess cut into the frame. Moving the barrel/bolt assembly to the rear under recoil raises the front of the levers up and unlocks the bolt from the barrel, permitting the bolt assembly to slide rearward. Except for the trigger, most of the other small parts are missing as is the magazine & grips, if the pistol was ever completed to this stage. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: In-the-white patent model showing cleaning, particularly on the right side, which retains a scattering of light pitting. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Slide assembly can be manually functioned to show locking system as appropriate for a patent model submission. 43475-288 LMA111 (4,000-8,000)