Videos tagged with Automatic Revolver

This video showcases the 1901 Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver from Legacy Collectibles. It highlights the firearm's unique design, including its zig-zag cylinder, and details important engraved markings such as 'WEBLEY-FOSBERY AUTOMATIC' and '.455 CORDITE ONLY'. The presentation includes accessories like cleaning tools and ammunition, emphasizing its status as a collector's item.

This video explores the unique and historically significant Webley Fosbery automatic revolver. The title suggests a focus on the engineering and potentially the functionality of this unusual firearm, which stands out from more conventional revolvers due to its self-cocking mechanism. Viewers interested in historical firearms, innovative handgun designs, and the evolution of revolver technology will likely find this content engaging.

The Mateba MTR-8 is a unique Italian revolver designed for competition, featuring a low bore axis achieved by positioning the cylinder forward and lower. It operates in double-action or single-action via external levers and requires a specific speed loader/spacer to function. Its external hand mechanism for cylinder rotation is visible during hammer cocking.

This C&Rsenal "WWI Primer" documentary explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the British Webley Fosbery Automatic Revolver, chambered in .455 Webley. The video features contributions from Othais and Mae, with specific call-outs and links to related content from PhoenixPhart and Forgotten Weapons, highlighting other Fosbery designs. The episode delves into the firearm's significance during World War I and provides extensive historical context through references to various published works.

The .38 ACP Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver was a commercial attempt to compete with early semi-automatic pistols, offering an 8-round capacity and a unique recoil-operated automatic action. Despite its innovative design, it was a commercial failure due to limited military interest and restrictive legislation. It gained notoriety as the murder weapon in Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon'.

This video is a compilation from a recent filming event at Anvil, showcasing a variety of historical and modern firearms. Featured pieces include the Vetterli 41 centerfire conversion, a Mateba 6 Unica revolver, a Ferguson breechloading flintlock, an 1820 great coat pistol, and the unique Webley/Fosbery automatic revolver. The content appears to be a behind-the-scenes look or highlights reel from a larger production, with a mention of a range session involving IV8888.

This video details the variations of the .455 Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, focusing on the Model 1901 and 1903. Key differences include cylinder fluting, barrel lengths, and internal spring mechanisms, with the 1903 model featuring a V-spring to address reliability issues found during British military trials. Late production models introduced a short frame for the .455 MkII cartridge and altered rifling.

This YouTube video, titled 'Short: Revolvers with Manual Safeties,' aims to correct a common misconception among non-firearm enthusiasts and media creators: that revolvers don't have manual safeties. The video acknowledges that while most revolvers lack this feature, there are notable exceptions. It highlights the Webley-Fosbery automatic revolver as a prime example, made famous by its appearance in 'The Maltese Falcon,' and promises to showcase other revolvers that do indeed possess manual safety mechanisms. The description also includes links for Patreon support and merchandise.

This entry details the Webley-Fosbery Model 1901 Automatic Revolver owned by Captain Norman Fraser of the Cameron Highlanders. It explores Fraser's distinguished military career, including service in the Nile Expedition, Second Boer War, and Somaliland, culminating in his death during WWI at the Battle of Ypres. The firearm serves as a poignant symbol of the era and the loss of experienced officers.

This review of the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver highlights its unique recoil-operated action and target pistol reputation. Despite a softer shooting impulse compared to the M1911, a critical safety warning is issued regarding a potential for accidental discharge when closing the action due to a worn part, emphasizing a specific safe reloading procedure.

The Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, developed by George Fosbery, uniquely used recoil to cycle its action, cocking the hammer and rotating the cylinder. Initially prototyped on a Colt 1873, it was refined by Webley using their stronger break-action design. While impressive for target shooters due to its accuracy and rapid-fire potential, it was ultimately overshadowed by more efficient semi-automatic pistols.

This demonstration showcases the unique recoil-operated mechanism of the Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 automatic revolver. High-speed footage details how the upper frame slides back, cocking the hammer and rotating the cylinder via zig-zag grooves. The video also highlights the efficient top-break action and automatic ejection of spent casings.