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Webley-Fosbery Model 1903 Revolver by Wilkinson Sword and Owned by the President of Smith & Wesson
Guns International #: 103597189 Seller's Inventory #: 52947
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1308
Total Number of Listings: 26207
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 #3252, .455 Webley, 6" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a very nice revolver with "service" length barrel, and matching numbers on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. The metal retains about 95-97% of an excellent, expertly reapplied blue finish that has silvered at the muzzle and on the high and exposed edges and projections. The checkered walnut grips are correct, but numbered to a different gun on the interior, and are in very good shape with numerous small handling marks and minor flattening of the points on both panels. The lock-up is still tight, and the action functions flawlessly. The revolver is accompanied by folder of papers including a research letter from Richard Milner Ltd. in the UK listing a Webley sales invoice dated May 22, 1912, to Wilkinson Sword Co. 53 Pall Mall, London. Additionally, there is a 2015-dated letter signed by Eric Hellstrom, grandson of Carl R. Hellstrom, president of Smith & Wesson from September 1947 until his death in April of 1963. The letter lists this revolver by serial number as part of Hellstrom’s personal collection until his death whereupon it was inherited by Douglas Hellstrom, Carl’s son. It was then acquired by Carl’s grandson, Eric, upon the death of his father, and subsequently sold. This is a very nice Webley-Fosbery, in fine refinished condition, and owned by the president of a legendary American arms maker. It would make a splendid addition to any collection. FFL or C&R;
Price: $10,500.00
Curio/Relic: Yes