Manufactured in limited quantity (approximately 4,000 total, all variations), the Webley-Fosbery was meant as a counter-point to the early semi-automatic pistols then emerging on the market, providing the large-bore firepower and relative mechanical simplicity of a revolver with the smooth single-action operation of an automatic. While mechanically novel, the tide of history was on the side of the semi-autos, with Browning's designs in particular able to scratch the firepower itch. Patridge blade front and notch rear sights, with matching numbers on the barrel and frame, and "WEBLEY-FOSBERY" on the left side of the top strap. The left frame side plate bears the "flying bullet" trademark ahead of "455 CORDITE", with "SAFE" in raised letters on the left grip panel. Fitted with a lanyard ring. A set of included papers state that this revolver was returned to Webley in December of 1948 to be cleaned up and refinished. Provenance: The Clive Cussler Collection

Very fine as factory refurbished, with 95% of the high polish blue finish, showing some light spotting and handling marks overall. A short crack is visible at the top of the left grip panel, with some minor dings. Mechanically functions fine, although hammer does not drop when trigger is depressed every time.