Webley & Scott 1909
Webley & Scott Ltd. · Pistol · Discontinued · 1909
Also known as: Webley Model 1909, Webley 1909 New Military Model, Webley & Scott New Military Model
Overview
The Webley & Scott 1909 is a blowback-operated, hammer-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 9mm Browning Long cartridge. An enlarged development of the smaller .32 ACP Model 1908, the 1909 New Military Model featured an external hammer and a Browning-style grip safety, and was offered to several military and police forces as a service sidearm. It was produced until 1930.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 907 g (32.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Barrel Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 300 m/s (984 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 330 J (243 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Hard Rubber |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9mm Browning Long · primary — also known as 9x20mmSR Browning, 9mm Browning Long SR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Grip Safety, Manual Safety
- Features: External Hammer, Grip Safety, Single Stack Magazine
Service history
Operators
- South African Police
Production
Production years: 1909-1930
Produced in modest numbers as a commercial and service self-loading pistol
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Designer: William Whiting
Discontinued: 1930
Notes
Marketed as the New Military Model, the 1909 saw limited military and police adoption, including service with the South African Police. It was eclipsed commercially by locked-breech designs but remains a notable early British self-loading pistol.
Background
Webley & Scott's self-loading pistols were designed largely by works manager William Whiting, who adapted Browning's blowback principle into a distinctly British line of automatics culminating in the .455 service pistols adopted by the Royal Navy.