An Antique, 19th Century English Webley RIC Pattern 442 CF 6 Shot Revolver By Westley Richards & Co.
Stock Number: 50246
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Offered for Sale is an Antique 19th Century English, Webley RIC Pattern 442 CF., 6 Shot revolver, by Westley Richards & Co.
Period
1867-1870
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
Offered for Sale is an Antique example of this very popular 19th Century, revolver. Originally manufactured for the Royal Irish Constabulary C 1867, and then widely supplied for general British Military Service, and Armies and Police Forces throughout the world, many made or retailed by other makers. This example, is stamped “Westley Richards & Co”.
It has a 4 inch sighted barrel, with a good rifled bore, with some staining. The notched cylinder rotates accurately with either the Double, or Single Action, which is very sound and strong.
There is a hinged loading gate to the RHD of the cylinder.
Complete with a standard lanyard ring. All metal work is now to a no finish, grey patina of age and use, with generalised stain and speckling. The 2 Birmingham proof marks are now worn, but just visible. on the LHS rear of the barrel, but there is a clear Birmingham proof mark, stamped to the cylinder.
Complete with it’s original one piece checkered wrap round Walnut grip, in excellent condition.
Westley Richards flourished from 1812, and was carried on from 1865 by Westley Richards Jnr.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
