This one's a bit of a mystery. Sold today for $2700 plus commission.
It is a Triple Lock that shipped 30 March 1912, 6 1/2" barrel, British proof marks. Lanyard ring with offset serial number (5245) in butt to accommodate the lanyard ring. Would be interesting to see if it was from stock and later offset or if originally manufactured offset. This was as typical for export to the UK. The letter states it is in .44 S& W Special. Barrel is unmarked, which is surprising. In my experience, all .44 Specials are marked on the barrel. .455 Webleys are often unmarked. However, these are much later guns, these being in the range for export to Britain, circa 1914. So, the question is, is the letter in error and it is in .455 Webley? If not, how many of these might have shipped to Britain in .44 Special, as that calibre is as oddball over there as .455 Webley is here.
I wish I had this arriving soon to analyze, but $2700 with commission puts this one at over 3k. My bid was $2500 on this one. Maybe a forum member purchased this one and can chime in upon receipt.
S&W 1st Model Hand Ejector (Triplelock) Revolver |
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It is a Triple Lock that shipped 30 March 1912, 6 1/2" barrel, British proof marks. Lanyard ring with offset serial number (5245) in butt to accommodate the lanyard ring. Would be interesting to see if it was from stock and later offset or if originally manufactured offset. This was as typical for export to the UK. The letter states it is in .44 S& W Special. Barrel is unmarked, which is surprising. In my experience, all .44 Specials are marked on the barrel. .455 Webleys are often unmarked. However, these are much later guns, these being in the range for export to Britain, circa 1914. So, the question is, is the letter in error and it is in .455 Webley? If not, how many of these might have shipped to Britain in .44 Special, as that calibre is as oddball over there as .455 Webley is here.
I wish I had this arriving soon to analyze, but $2700 with commission puts this one at over 3k. My bid was $2500 on this one. Maybe a forum member purchased this one and can chime in upon receipt.
S&W 1st Model Hand Ejector (Triplelock) Revolver |
Firearms & Military Artifacts
Firearms
Pistols
Revolvers
| Auctions Online | Proxibid