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Scarce CIVIL WAR Antique Webley-Bentley Revolver
Guns International #: 100933776 Seller's Inventory #: 5046
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Webley Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Scarce CIVIL WAR Antique Webley-Bentley Revolver
English Double Action Revolver Imported by South for War
Here we present an antique Webley-Bentley Double Action Percussion Revolver, made circa 1861 in Birmingham, England. This revolver design was the result of the work of Phillip Webley and John Bentley, who each held their own patents. These revolvers were then produced by several different makers in Birmingham, England, with several design variations. Some featured top-straps over the cylinder, some did not have the flared tang on the back of the grip, etc. Unwin & Rodgers, Birmingham gun makers famous for their combination knife pistols, is known to have made these pistols. Those examples that were left unmarked were intended for export and many made their way into the hands of Confederate soldiers as the South purchased as many firearms as possible from abroad.
This specimen is one of those that was left unmarked aside from the British proof marks on the barrel and cylinder chambers. It is a double action only revolver with a spurless hammer. The barrel is fully octagonal and .38 caliber. It holds five shots and has a side mounted loading lever that snaps securely onto the barrel. A serial number is located on the right side of the frame. The grip shape is very distinctive of other English revolvers of the time. Competitors like Adams, Tranter and Kerr also had very similar designs.
The overall condition is very good. About 25% of the blue finish remains throughout the gun, but especially on the cylinder. Markings are clear and legible. The wooden grips are nicely checkered and in good condition. The bore is very well-rifled and clean. The action is excellent. Here is a scarce, representative example of an English revolver that was used by the South during the American Civil War.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .38 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1300
#5046
SOLD
Antique: Yes