Videos tagged with London Metropolitan Police

This entry details the Silver & Fletcher 'The Expert' modification for the Webley New Model RIC revolver, focusing on its innovative auto-ejection system and safety features. It highlights the historical context, limited production, and adoption by UK police forces. The information is presented with a high degree of authority, drawing from detailed mechanical demonstrations and historical references.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare prototype Webley 1910 pistol, a 9mm semi-automatic firearm developed for military and police use. The presenter, Ian from Forgotten Weapons, details its short recoil operation with a unique dropping barrel mechanism, its hammer-fired action, and its testing by the London Metropolitan Police. The pistol fired a 130-grain bullet at approximately 1,040 feet per second, indicating a significant cartridge for its time.