Product Details
WEBLEY
A .455 SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION SERVICE REVOLVER, MODEL 'MKVI', serial no. 299290,
dated for 1917, with 6in. sighted barrel, fluted cylinder, plain frame and chequered hard rubber grips, much original finish with some holster wear TOGETHER WITH a period full-flap leather service holster and a lanyard
Provenance: This service revolver belonged to the late Lord Inchiquin 17th Baron (Major, The Honourable Phaedrig O'Brien) who descended in an unbroken male line from Brian Boru, Prince of Thomond (North Munster), and chief of the Dalgais.
Brian Boru became Supreme Monarch of Ireland in 1002. To this king, from whom the family take their name, succeeded a long line of kings and princes, which came to an end as a reigning dynasty with the death of Conor, King of Thomond in 1528.
This Webley was used by Phaedrig throughout his time as an Officer with the Rifle Brigade based in Africa, Rhodesia and other countries. An envelope containing a 'mention in dispatches' certificate accompanies the lot
Estimate £200-300
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