Object Title

Centrefire six-shot self-cocking revolver - Webley-Fosbery Model 1903, large frame

Centrefire six-shot self-cocking revolver - Webley-Fosbery Model 1903, large frame

Object Number

PR.11303

Provenance

Gifted with the Pattern Room by the Ministry of Defence, August 2005.

Physical Description

6 inch barrel with a long cylinder. A unique design, the Fosbery used a recoiling upper frame to revolve its cylinder and cock its hammer after each shot. This made the trigger very easy and quick to pull, a desirable feature in close-quarter battle.
Blued. Chequered plastic grips. Lever on left hand side of frame. Notch and blade sights. Top break action revolver. Upper part of frame is attached to lower part of grooves. Exposed hammer. Lanyard ring at base of grip. Serrations cut into cylinder. Button on top of frame.

Techniques

Manufactured

Materials

Dimensions

Barrellength6 in
Barrellength153 mm

Firearms/Artillery

Serial Number 1615

Calibre

.455 in

Inscriptions and Marks

Proof Marks
Birmingham proof marks
barrel
stamped
Lettering
VISCOUNT FIELDING / COLDSTREAM GUARDS
backstrap
stamped
Lettering
WEBLEY FOSBERY
left side of frame
stamped
Manufacturer's markleft side of lower frame
stamped
Serial numberright side of lower frame
stamped
Manufacturer's marktop of barrel
stamped

Associations

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