Webley & Scott RIC No. 1 (Large Frame) .450 Adams DA/SA Revolver, 2.5 Inch Barrel, 5-Shot
This Webley & Scott Ltd. RIC No. 1 large-frame revolver is a five-shot, double-action/single-action chambered in .450 Adams with a compact 2.5-inch barrel. It features a solid-frame, gate-loaded design with an under-barrel swiveling ejector rod, a brass/bronze front blade, and a bird’s-head grip frame. Birmingham proof marks and the top rib legend "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM" add clear provenance and period-correct identification.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread exterior rust and pitting with scratches and blemishes throughout. The cylinder cycles intermittently.
What’s Included
- Webley & Scott RIC No. 1 (Large Frame) revolver chambered in .450 Adams
The RIC No. 1 (Large Frame) configuration delivers the classic solid-frame, gate-loaded Webley layout paired with a five-shot cylinder in .450 Adams. Its 2.5-inch barrel and bird’s-head grip frame create a compact, full-frame profile associated with the RIC series.
Operating in double-action/single-action, the revolver uses an under-barrel swiveling ejector rod with a knurled, acorn-style tip for case extraction. Loading is via the right-side gate, consistent with the model’s period design.
Markings and proofs are notable. The top rib is marked "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM," and Birmingham proof marks with crowns over letters are present, aligning it with British manufacture and proofing standards.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed brass/bronze front blade and a top-strap groove rear. The butt is drilled for a lanyard ring; the ring is not present.