Description

Maker: Webley
Model/Type: WG Army Model
Caliber: .455/.476
Condition/Finish: ~70% blue
Bore: Shiny Very Good–Very Good+

Webley WG Army Model, .455/.476 caliber. This revolver has smooth walnut grips and a 6-inch barrel marked “Manton & Co.–London & Calcutta.” The left side of the frame is engraved “Walton Cup–1915/16–Capt. J.W. Thurston–1st C.V.R.,” identifying Thurston with the 1st Battalion, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles. All numbers match. The revolver retains approximately 70% of its blue finish, and the bore is shiny VG–VG+. It comes with military-history information on Thurston and other associated documents. The Calcutta Volunteer Rifles operated under the 1st Battalion designation from 1898 until the unit was redesignated in 1917.

SKU: 14254