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Lot 1279:H. Holland Webley R.I.C. Style Double Action Revolver

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1279:H. Holland Webley R.I.C. Style Double Action Revolver

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $4,500

Cased H. Holland Retailer Marked Webley R.I.C. Style Double Action Revolver

This c. 1870-1875 Webley Royal Irish Constabulary pattern revolver is marked "H. HOLLAND/98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON" on the top strap flanking the sight groove and a H. Holland trade label with the same address inside the case lid for Harris Holland's firm prior to becoming Holland & Holland in 1876. The revolver has a rounded blade front sight on the barrel rib, Birmingham proofs, "STEEL" on the side of the cylinder and bottom of the barrel, a checkered walnut grip, lanyard ring on the butt, and matching serial numbers on the barrel, cylinder pin, cylinder, and loading gate. The leather bound case has an empty cartridge block and a key.

ConditionExcellent with 97% plus original retailer applied nickel plating, light marks and scratches, and minor overall wear. The grip is very fine and has crisp checkering and minimal light age and handling related wear. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with mild age and storage related wear including soiling of the trade label, spots of contact wear, and general light dings and scrapes on the leather. Overall, an exceptional Webley R.I.C. revolver with markings from one of London's most revered gunmakers.

Details

ManufacturerH. Holland

ModelDouble Action

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge450 CF

Barrel3 5/8 inch solid rib

Finishnickel

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL