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Model 1902 Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver Belonging to WW1 Brig. Gen. E. Gunner, RA
Guns International #: 103094144 Seller's Inventory #: 49533
Category: Webley Revolvers - Military Revolvers - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #2716, .455 Webley, 6" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a handsome revolver that has retained 95-97% of the factory reapplied blue that has some silvering along the edges and projections, most noticeably along the barrel, as well as some further gray fading on the front portion of the cylinder. Some faint silvering is present around the hinge screw, and on the frame rails as well. The checkered hard rubber grips are in fine shape with minor handling marks, some mild flattening of the points, and a narrow chip at the butt on the left panel. The lock-up is tight, and the revolver functions flawlessly. Notes from Richard Milner relayed to us by noted author and historian Michael Carrick list serial #2716 as having been sold to "Col. E. Gunner. Sold to Messrs D.M. Gunners, Ridgemede Bishops, Waltham, Hants. December 1910." Edward Gunner was born on May 3, 1854, to Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Gunner of Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, and next appears in records when he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on October 29, 1870. He was promoted to Lieutenant on April 29, 1873, assigned to G Battery, 3rd Brigade, Royal Artillery, and served in the Afghan Campaign 1878 & 1880. He was present at Charasia, Kabul, Takht-i-Shash, and Asmai Heights while in Afghanistan, and was awarded the Afghanistan Medal with bars. He was promoted to Captain on September 9, 1882, and was transferred to garrison duty in Britain. Promotion to Major occurred on March 28, 1890; Lt. Colonel on January 31, 1899; and Colonel on January 31, 1903. He retired as a Colonel on June 5, 1907, but returned to service in France during the Great War as a Brigadier General and staff artillery officer, no doubt with this revolver at his side. He was awarded the War Medal and Victory Medal for his wartime service and passed away on February 20, 1920 at the age of 65. This is a splendid, identified Fosbery that is in fine-near excellent condition, and would make a splendid addition to any collection. FFL or C&R;
Price: $16,995.00
Curio/Relic: Yes