Videos tagged with George Fosbury

This video provides an in-depth look at the Webley Fosbery, specifically a Model 1901. It highlights the unique recoil-operated mechanism that rotates the cylinder and recocks the hammer after each shot, allowing for repeated single-action firing without manual cocking. The presenter notes the gun's historical context, its innovative design attempting to blend revolver and semi-automatic features, and its reputation for being delicate and not well-liked at the time of its production, despite being a valuable collector's item today.

This video reviews the book 'Paradox' by David Baker and Roger Lake, detailing the life and inventions of Colonel G.V. Fosbury. It focuses on his groundbreaking Paradox rifle, a double-barrel shotgun featuring a rifled choke that allowed for accurate firing of both slugs and shot. The book also covers Fosbury's other inventions, including an exploding bullet and the Webley Fosberry automatic revolver, and explores various Paradox models produced by Holland & Holland across different bore sizes.