Webley WG1889 with it`s well keept secret

[Spedini]

The revolver is in excellent working order although some surface pitting.The secret is under the barrel (the engraving AS Stephen)a name forgotten long time ago.Probably an officer proud of wearing it in the Great war.

There are some things ancient times cant reveal like who the man was behind this fine revolver once retailed by Wilkinson Pall Mall London.

Peter

[Lancashire Fusilier]

Peter,

The Webley WG's were some of the finest revolvers made, and you should be able to trace the original owner, A.S. Stephen, through the Webley Archive.

I researched my Webley W.G. Army Model ( photo attached ), through the Webley Archive via its serial number, and was able to confirm that it was ordered from Webley by White's Royal Artillery Agency in Woolwich on 27th September, 1909. It had a special order for wooden ' Target Grips ' to be fitted, and the original sale price was 85 shillings ( Four Pounds Five Shillings ) plus 6 pence postage.

White's Royal Artillery Agency in Woolwich, was a retail shop ( photo attached ) which sold all types of military items to the Officers in the nearby Woolwich Barracks.

I have the details for the Webley Archive should you need them.

Regards,

LF

[Lancashire Fusilier]

An article on White's Royal Artillery Agency, Woolwich from a period publication, with a photo of White's shop front at the time my Webley W.G. Army revolver was purchased.

LF

[Spedini]

LF

Your revolver seems to be in very fine condition and l totally agree with you,they are very fine revolvers.

I have a Webley WS that looks like your WG.l believe they came out on the market a little later.

All the best

Peter