October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2018
(1966) Designed especially for the American market, this scarce little gun was produced for only a limited time (1966 - 1968). This example has 26" dovetailed barrels with raised, flat, matted rib. Tops of barrels are marked "Webley & Scott" "Birmingham". Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers. Loop is stamped "MADE IN ENGLAND". Small sized case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved with 50% coverage scroll. "Webley & Scott" is on both sides. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Serial number is on trigger guard tang which extends to composition grip cap. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 3/4" over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering, and vacant silver oval. Long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Gun comes in green canvas case with tan leather trim, lined in green felt. Case contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, and a Webley & Scott square oil bottle, as well as a gold embossed Webley & Scott label. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, appears almost unfired, with only a few very light handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal finishes. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. MGM58
Accessories
Case, Cleaning Tools
Length Of Pull
14 - 3/4" neutral cast
Manufacturer
Webley & Scott