Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver

Webley & Scott Ltd. · Revolver · Out Of Production · 1901

Weight (empty)1065 g (37.6 oz)
Overall Length267 mm (10.51")
Barrel Length152 mm (5.98")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeRecoil Operated
Firing MechanismSingle Action
Muzzle Velocity190 m/s (623 fps)
Muzzle Energy305 J (225 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .455 Webley

The Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver is a unique recoil-operated revolver designed by retired British Lieutenant Colonel George Vincent Fosbery VC and produced by Webley & Scott from 1901 to 1924. Unlike conventional revolvers where the shooter rotates the cylinder by pulling the trigger or thumb-cocking the hammer, the Webley-Fosbery uses the recoil energy of each shot to slide the entire upper assembly (barrel, cylinder, and frame top) rearward along grooves in the lower frame, with a fixed s...

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Designer: Lt. Col. George Vincent Fosbery VC