Ulster Bull Dog
Webley & Scott Ltd. · Pistol · Discontinued · 1878
Also known as: Ulster British Bull Dog, Braddell Bull Dog
Overview
The Ulster Bull Dog is a compact, solid-frame, gate-loaded double-action pocket revolver: a trade-name version of the Webley British Bull Dog manufactured by Webley of Birmingham and finished and retailed by the Belfast gunmaker Joseph Braddell & Son. Chambered most commonly in .442 Webley with a five-shot cylinder and a short 2.5-inch barrel, its distinguishing feature was a longer grip frame than the standard British Bull Dog, giving the shooter a fuller hold for better control. Like the parent design it was intended for concealed carry and personal defence.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 198 m/s (650 fps) |
| Effective Range | 14 m (15 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 18 m (20 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .442 Webley · primary — also known as .442 cf
- .450 Adams — also known as .450 Boxer, .450 Revolver
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Gate Loaded Cylinder
- Features: Solid Frame, Side Loading Gate, Short Barrel, Concealable Pocket Revolver, Extended Grip Frame
Base model
Production
Production years: 1878-1914
Small-scale trade-name production finished by Joseph Braddell & Son of Belfast on Webley-made British Bull Dog frames; exact numbers unrecorded.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Designer: Philip Webley
Discontinued: 1914
Notes
The 'Ulster' name reflects Braddell's Belfast (Ulster) origins. It is a finish/retail variant of the Webley British Bull Dog rather than a separate design; the base pattern was among the most copied revolvers in history.
Background
Sold as the 'Ulster' Bull Dog by the venerable Belfast gunmakers Joseph Braddell & Son, this variant swapped the stubby standard grip for a longer grip frame so a full-sized hand could actually wrap the little pocket revolver.