This is one of approximately 439 Model 1913 pistols Webley & Scott manufactured for use by the Royal Horse Artillery. Some of these pistols found their way to the Royal Flying Corps to be used for aerial combat prior to the fitting of machine guns to the airplanes. These pistols were built with a rotary rear sight, hammer safety and stock slot, all features found on this example. The left side of the slide has the Webley & Scott winged bullet logo and Mark I No. 2 legend which is dated "1915." British proofs appear on various parts, and the top of the camber has the caliber information along with an inspection mark of 1966. The pistol has the early tempered blue finish. Although dated 1915, the pistol falls into a British government contract serial number range (6545-6557) for 13 Royal Horse Artillery models manufactured in June 1916. Comes with the original Weller & Duffy Ltd. June 30, 1966, auction catalog which identifies this pistol by serial number as having been part of the William Dowell collection (see lot 360 on page 33). The catalog listing states that the pistol is pictured in Dowell's "The Webley Story" on plates 62a and 64a.

Fine. The pistol retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The grips are fine with some blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. The right grip panel is twice hand-marked "KEAY." Mechanically excellent.