Lot Essay
James Webley (1807-1856) was granted British Patent No. 743 of 29 March 1853 for a single-action percussion revolver now known as the 'Long Spur'
Various Properties
A 15-BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL
Details
A 15-BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL
BY JAMES WEBLEY, BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1850
With twist sighted barrel inscribed 'London' in gold gothic letters between gold-inlaid scrolls on the top flat, scroll engraved patent breech with two gold lines and platinum plug, signed scroll engraved lock with safety-catch, figured walnut full stock inlaid with silver wire scrolls, chequered butt, scroll engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon engraved with initials 'EQE', horn fore-end cap, stirrup ramrod (minor losses from gold inlay), Birmingham proof marks
13¾in. (34.9cm.)
BY JAMES WEBLEY, BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1850
With twist sighted barrel inscribed 'London' in gold gothic letters between gold-inlaid scrolls on the top flat, scroll engraved patent breech with two gold lines and platinum plug, signed scroll engraved lock with safety-catch, figured walnut full stock inlaid with silver wire scrolls, chequered butt, scroll engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon engraved with initials 'EQE', horn fore-end cap, stirrup ramrod (minor losses from gold inlay), Birmingham proof marks
13¾in. (34.9cm.)