Cased Webley-Fosbery Model 1903 Target Revolver Belonging to Capt. James R.M. Wilson, OBE

Description:
Serial #1743, .455 Webley, 7 1/2" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some traces of freckling within the grooves. This is a handsome revolver that has retained 70-75% of the original blue finish that has faded to gray along the edges and projections, as well as along the exterior of the cylinder. The sides of the barrel have also faded and have scattered patches of mild freckling that are mostly concentrated on and around the lug on the right side. The revolver is fitted with finely crafted replacement rosewood grips that have excellent, fine checkering, and exhibit virtually no handling marks or flattening to the checkering points on either side. The lock-up is still tight and the action functions flawlessly. The revolver is housed in an original Army & Navy Cooperative Society Ltd. oak traveling case with dark maroon baize interior lining. Both the latch key and a wood-handled turn-screw are included. The right side of the frame is engraved with the name of the original owner: "J.R.M. WILSON / S.S.S.T.C. R.E." (the significance of the first acronym is unknown, but may refer to the Royal Engineers’ Signal Service Training Centre). James Robert Menzies Wilson was born in April of 1892, and was educated at Fettes College, Edinburgh, graduating in 1910. He subsequently received a BA from Pembroke College, Cambridge, and served as a Captain in the Royal Engineers during WW1, including the ill-fated Dardanelles Campaign. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his service, and settled in Vereeniging, South Africa, after the war ended. This is a very good-fine example of a desirable 1903 Pattern Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, owned and identified to a respected British officer. It would make a splendid addition to any collection. FFL or C&R;

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $14,500.00