A fine .455/476 'WG Model' revolver by Webley, no. 6339, retailed by Wilkinson Sword Co. The barrel with nickel blade-foresight and flat sighting-rib, engraved Wilkinson Sword Co., Pall Mall S.W., the underside engraved H.F. Fraser, the left side of the cylinder-strap stamped "WG" Model, the left side of the frame stamped Webley Patents, with the maker's "Winged Bullet" trademark, retaining much blued finish, the birds-head butt with chequered two-piece plastic grips and lanyard-ring 7½in. barrel, Birmingham Black Powder proof In its wooden case with Wilkinson trade-label Fußnoten Colonel Henry Francis Fraser was born in 1872 and was initially commissioned into the 5th Lancers in India in December 1895. He went on to serve in South Africa from 1899 to 1901 before transferring to the 21st Lancers. During the First World War he served as Aide-de-Camp to the General commanding the 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force. In 1915 he recieved the D.S.O for; Gallant and distinguished service in the Field (London Gazette 22.06.1915). His medals were sold by Spink & Son, 25th July 2013, Lot 2 This revolver may be held under s.7.1 Heritage Pistols in the U.K.
A fine .455/476 'WG Model' revolver by Webley, no. 6339, retailed by Wilkinson Sword Co. The barrel with nickel blade-foresight and flat sighting-rib, engraved Wilkinson Sword Co., Pall Mall S.W., the underside engraved H.F. Fraser, the left side of the cylinder-strap stamped "WG" Model, the left side of the frame stamped Webley Patents, with the maker's "Winged Bullet" trademark, retaining much blued finish, the birds-head butt with chequered two-piece plastic grips and lanyard-ring 7½in. barrel, Birmingham Black Powder proof In its wooden case with Wilkinson trade-label Fußnoten Colonel Henry Francis Fraser was born in 1872 and was initially commissioned into the 5th Lancers in India in December 1895. He went on to serve in South Africa from 1899 to 1901 before transferring to the 21st Lancers. During the First World War he served as Aide-de-Camp to the General commanding the 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force. In 1915 he recieved the D.S.O for; Gallant and distinguished service in the Field (London Gazette 22.06.1915). His medals were sold by Spink & Son, 25th July 2013, Lot 2 This revolver may be held under s.7.1 Heritage Pistols in the U.K.
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