Videos tagged with Model 1901

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 provides an in-depth look at the variations of the .455 Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, presented by Ian McCollum. It details the mechanical evolution from the Model 1901 to the Model 1903, focusing on changes to the internal spring mechanisms, cylinder fluting, and barrel designs. The analysis highlights military trial feedback that drove design improvements for reliability, particularly concerning susceptibility to dirt.