Webley Wilkinson Model 1892 Revolver : Lieutenant J Gellibrand, South Lancashire Regiment

Webley "Wilkinson" Model 1892 six shot revolver. Barrel top engraved "WILKINSON" MODEL 1892 PALL MALL LONDON and on the left side LT JOHN GELLIBRAND. Sth LANc REGt. One piece checkered grips with the serial number stamped on the left side and a lanyard ring on the butt base. This revolver is contained in an oak case measuring 320x205x65 mm and on the lid is a 50mm brass disc engraved ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE JULY 1893 PRIZE DRILL GENTn CADET J.GELLIBRAND. The inside of the case is lined in red felt with compartments holding a wood handled cleaning rod, two rod brushes, a rod mop, a brass cleaning rod and a small nickel oil bottle made by C&J.W.HAWKSLEY. A book plate with the Gellibrand of Pauls Cray coat of arms is also loose inside the case.

This cased pistol was a prize awarded to Gentleman Cadet John Gelibrand who later became Sir John Gelibrand, KCB, DSO*.