Webley–Fosbery Automatic Revolver
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The Webley–Fosbery Self-Cocking Automatic Revolver is a recoil-operated automatic revolver designed by Lieutenant Colonel George Vincent Fosbery VC and produced by the Webley & Scott company from 1901 to 1924. The revolver is easily recognisable by the zig-zag grooves on the cylinder.
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Webley–Fosbery Automatic Revolver | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Production history | |
Designer | George V. Fosbery |
Designed | 1895 |
Manufacturer | Webley & Scott |
Produced | 1901–1924 |
No. built | approx 4750 |
Variants | .455 Webley (6 shot) & .38 ACP (8 shot) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.24 kg (2.17 lbs.) unloaded |
Length | 280 mm (11") |
Cartridge | .455 Webley Mk II .38 ACP |
Calibre | 0.455 in (11.6 mm) 0.38 in (9.7 mm) |
Action | Recoil operated semi-automatic revolver |
Muzzle velocity | 620 ft/s (190 m/s) |
Feed system | 6-round cylinder (.455 Webley) 8-round cylinder (.38 ACP) |
Sights | blade (front), U-notch (rear) |
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