Lot Essay
These pistols were issued to Royal Flying Corps pilots in the First World War
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A COLT .455 WEBLEY MODEL 1911 'R.A.F.' AUTOMATIC PISTOL, NO. W107427
The left-hand side of the frame marked 'R.A.F.', with British Ordnance Inspector's marks and British Commercial 1920's nitro proof, the butt with wooden grips and lanyard-loop, with correct magazine
5in. barrel
With 85 original military blue finish, the bore excellent
The left-hand side of the frame marked 'R.A.F.', with British Ordnance Inspector's marks and British Commercial 1920's nitro proof, the butt with wooden grips and lanyard-loop, with correct magazine
5in. barrel
With 85 original military blue finish, the bore excellent
Special notice
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