1860’s British Webley Bentley Type 80 Bore 6 Shot Double Action Only Percussion Revolver With Spurless Hammer & English Black Powder Proofs. Sn 21324 None 0 Revolver

1860’s British Webley Bentley Type 80 Bore 6 Shot Double Action Only Percussion Revolver With Spurless Hammer & English Black Powder Proofs. Sn 21324 - 21324

Joseph Bentley held the patent for a double action revolver which he allowed to lapse in 1861. Thereafter the Birmingham & London Gun Trades made them in various forms. This is an original, Webley Bentley Type 6 shot percussion revolver. The weapon's double action only firing action works as it should. It has a 4 ¾” octagonal barrel (10 ½” overall). The barrel’s bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use and well defined rifling. It has a spurless hammer, small post fore sight and ‘v’ notch block rear sight. The pistol has a side spring safety / half cock catch. There are no visible maker or date marks on the pistol. The cylinder has English black powder proofs. Its finely chequered walnut grip has no damage. The pistol's metal work has areas of scroll engraved decoration and even aged patina with taces of original blue finish. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21324 (drawers office)

£695.00