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Antique BRITISH 1870s WEBLEY RIC Number 2 Model .450 Revolver Featured in Webley Solid Frame Revolvers
Guns International #: 101452383 Seller's Inventory #: 20524
Category: Webley Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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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Description:
Antique BRITISH 1870s WEBLEY RIC Number 2 Model .450 Revolver
Featured in Webley Solid Frame Revolvers
Here we present an antique British Webley RIC Number 2 Revolver in the .450 Revolver Cartridge, made in England circa the late 1870s-1880s. Webley produced their first pistol is 1853 and introduced their first double action in 1867. The success of the world-famous Webley Firearms Company was in no small part due to the existence of the RIC. In 1867, Philip Webley launched a new compact revolver design, which was to achieve recognition throughout the world and remain in production for more than 60 years. Webley secured a contract to supply his weapon to the RIC in January 1868. By a stroke of good fortune it ensured the financial success of the company and established it as the foremost supplier of personal firearms to the Government and Colonial Forces for years to come.
According to “The Webley Story”, by William Dowdall, published by Commonwealth Heritage Foundation, June 1987, it states that
“In September 1869, Lord Berkeley (C.S. Paget) presented a pair of the 1867 pattern Webley R.I.C. revolvers to Brevet Major General, George Custer, later commander of the 7th U.S. Cavalry." Custer, with his command, was killed at the battle of the Little Bighorn, in the U.S. State of Montana, in 1876, It is said that he was carrying these pistols at this battle. The pistols have never been recovered.”
This very revolver is pictured on page 158 of “Webley Solid Frame Revolvers: Models RIC, MP, and Number 5” by Black, Davis, and Michaud. This is
The overall condition is very good. The action (hammer/trigger) is strong, though the cylinder index and lockup are intermittent. The bore is dark with strong rifling. Original blue and plum patina. The serial number is “10555”. The left side of the frame is marked “WEBLEY’S/R.I.C./No. 2 450 CF”. Here is a nice documented Webley for display!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .450 Revolver (Centerfire)
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1495
#20524
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Antique: Yes