This Webley revolver is marked on top of the frame “N. Curry + Bro., San Francisco”. The revolver shows a nickel plated finish with checker wood grips and is near fine as refinished with sharp markings. This exact revolver was used in the epic movie “The Wind and the Lion” where an English consulate member fought back against marauding Arab attackers of which he dispatched several until he was chopped down by a horseman with a sword while reloading. Sold at lot #63 in Little John’s Auction Service sale of the world famous Stembridge Armory who rented firearms to studio productions in the golden age of film. Original tags from this sale are included.
This Webley revolver is marked on top of the frame “N. Curry + Bro., San Francisco”. The revolver shows a nickel plated finish with checker wood grips and is near fine as refinished with sharp markings. This exact revolver was used in the epic movie “The Wind and the Lion” where an English consulate member fought back against marauding Arab attackers of which he dispatched several until he was chopped down by a horseman with a sword while reloading. Sold at lot #63 in Little John’s Auction Service sale of the world famous Stembridge Armory who rented firearms to studio productions in the golden age of film. Original tags from this sale are included.
