The 1896 Maxim-Silverman .455 Webley pistol, a rare collaboration between Hiram Maxim and Louis Silverman, is a massive 3.6 lb firearm with unique ergonomics like a central rear sight. Its simple 17-part blowback design was efficient for its era but ultimately flawed due to an overpowered .455 caliber and ammunition compatibility issues, likely leading to Hiram Maxim's disinterest.
The Maxim-Silverman Model 1896 is an extremely rare automatic pistol, likely designed by Lewis Silverman. Its simple blowback action struggled with the powerful 7.63mm Borchardt cartridge, requiring an external delaying spring. Only three known examples exist, in different calibers, with the project likely abandoned due to Maxim's focus on machine guns.
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