Produced in limited quantities at the turn of the century, the Webley-Fosbery uses a novel recoil driven operating system. The pistol is divided into two chief components, an upper frame carrying the barrel, cylinder and the hammer, which is mated to the lower grip frame and single action trigger and disconnector assembly on a spring loaded track. On discharge the recoil energy drives the entire upper frame back along the track recocking the hammer and advancing the cylinder. While this mechanism combines many of the positive features of both a revolver and an automatic pistol, it did not catch on, and the revolver was supplanted by the automatic as the primary sidearm of the military, police and civilians. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the one line Birmingham address on the barrel rib, ""WEBLEY FOSBERY"" on the left side of the top strap and "455 CORDITE" next to the "winged bullet" trademark on the left side plate of the lower frame. The top strap is also marked "WILKINSON/PALL MALL/LONDON.S.W.", with the Wilkinson inventory number "2194" on the underside of the trigger guard. While Wilkinson had stopped producing firearms, they continued to sell, with Webley revolvers being popular item. While no research has been done the Wilkinson archives may still contain information on the original purchaser. The hammer is checkered on three sides, with Birmingham proofs on multiple components, a safety switch on the left side of the lower frame with "F/S" position imprints on the grips, a pair of checkered grips and a lanyard swivel on the butt. With an unmarked brown leather flap holster.

Fine as period refinished with 80% of the dull blue finish, showing some mild handling marks and edge wear overall, the start of a brown patina on the grip straps and mild pitting on the underside of the barrel. The grips are very good with a few dings and spots of verdigris. Holster is good with some loose stitching, scuffs and cracks. Some adjustments are needed with the safety, otherwise mechanically functions fine.