Manufactured in limited quantity (approximately 4,000 total, all variations), the Webley-Fosbery revolver was meant as a counter-point to the early semi-automatic pistols then emerging on the market. These innovative revolvers cock and rotate the cylinder automatically under recoil allowing them to have a rate of fire similar to a semi-automatic pistol while firing the more powerful revolver cartridges of the time and retaining the light trigger pull of a single action revolver. This large frame .455 Model 1903 Webley-Fosbery was manufactured some around late 1904-1905 per production figures listed on page 85 of "Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols" by Gordon Bruce. Patridge blade front sight and drift adjustable raised notch rear sight. Matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder and frame, "ARMY & NAVY CSL" marked on top of the rib, "WEBLEY-FOSBERY" on the left side of the top strap, the "flying bullet" trademark above "W&S" (Webley & Scott) and "455 CORDITE" on the left side of the frame, and "SAFE" in raised letters on the left grip. Fitted with a British/Canadian military pattern lanyard ring.

Fine, retains 50% plus original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, a few patches of light pitting around the muzzle, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The grips are also fine with some light handling marks, a small chip visible at the top front corner of the right panel, a small chip at the top rear corner of the left panel, and mostly defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.