Webley & Scott Ltd. · Revolver · Out Of Production · 1901
| Weight (empty) | 1065 g (37.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 267 mm (10.51") |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Recoil Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 190 m/s (623 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 305 J (225 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
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