I have had a good look through all my reference works and the best information seems to come from Boothroyds directory, I quote: 'In october 1897 P Webley merged with W & C Scott and Son......'
'Prior to the merger Webley guns were sold bearing no name, but the best quality guns were signed P Webley & Son, St. James, London. After the opening of the Shafsbury Avenue showroom in 1893, the best Webley guns will be found bearing this address'.
So we have established that it is 'best quality' ands pre 1893.
Could the 'key' type forend fastener be F.Baker's patent 1735 of 1878? And is the single bite snap action underlever the Purdey 'thumbhole' type?
Any photos would greatly help.
One of the best sources of information is
http://www.internetgunclub.com but they charge a registration fee to enquire. If there is someone on the board who is a member maybe they would like to help on this one. Lagopus.....
