Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a spectacular antique miniature Webley Pryse revolver made by LeRoy ET Fils of 57 New Bond Street in London and presented to His Majesty the King, of England I’m guessing. This is a break top revolver with a functional extractor and the hinged sideplate on the left side. 2 1/16″ long overall with a 7/8″ octagon barrel. Gold Damascined finish with mother of pearl grips. Complete with the original light brown leather hinged top case with gold leaf border details. The interior French fit. The interior bottom lined in a dark purple velvet. The interior lid lined in an light gold silk with gold leaf print. Includes the original lift top brass cartridge container, and what looks to be one original live round of ammunition. These revolvers are extremely rare, and this is undoubtedly the finest of this type that exist. Winner of NRA silver medal # 33 at the 1997 Seattle NRA Annual Meetings. Also pictured on page 66 of John Cooper’s book “Early Miniature Firearms”. Pristine condition and perfect mechanical order. !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
