Webley & Scott R.I.C. No. 1 S.W. Silver & Co .450 Boxer DA Revolver Antique
SOLD FOR: $1445
LSB#: 210805TS20
Make: P. Webley & Son
Model: R.I.C. No. 1
Serial Number: 17343
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1885 (“Webley Revolvers” Pg. 59)
Caliber: .450 Boxer
Action Type: Double and Single Action 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “17343”, “WEBLEY’S / R.I.C / No. 1 450 CF”, and “W&S” under a bullet with wings. The top strap is marked “S.W. SILVER & Co” and “66 CORNHILL LONDON”. The right side of the frame is marked “TRADE / MARK” with an intertwined “SWS”, and below the cylinder it is marked with a small proof mark. There are various proofs on the cylinder. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “343”. The right side of the barrel is marked “G9557”, the left side is marked with two proof marks.
Barrel Length: 3.5”
Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a fixed front blade. The rear sight is a notch in the rear of the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one piece checkered wood that envelops the back strap. The grip shows several compressions, scrapes, scratches, and nicks. There is a small split in the wood towards the back. The checkering shows moderate wear with some interruptions and is well defined. The grip rates in about Very Good overall condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey and the rifling is well defined. There is scattered erosion and some light pitting in the bore .
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 30% of its metal finish. There are several nicks, impacts, and dings throughout the metal. Most of the remaining finish is on the cylinder and right side of the frame. There is scattered light surface oxidation and faint pitting throughout. The screw heads range from sharp to slightly disfigured with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. However, the cylinder retainer pin is stuck in place and we were unable to remove the cylinder. The cylinder lock up produces some play in single action and locks up tightly when the trigger is depressed. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Webley RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) model was Webley’s first double-action revolver, and adopted by the RIC in 1868, hence the name. It was a solid frame, gate-loaded revolver, chambered in .442 Webley. General George Armstrong Custer was known to have owned a pair, which he is believed to have used at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. A small number of early examples were produced in the huge .500 Tranter calibre, and later models were available chambered for the .450 Adams and other cartridges. They were also widely copied in Belgium. This example is in about Very Good condition as Antique. Please see our photos and good luck! Please see our photos and good luck!