Videos tagged with Semi-Automatic Revolver

The Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver is a unique semi-automatic design chambered in .455 Webley, holding 6 rounds. Its operation relies on recoil to cycle the action, recocking the hammer and rotating the cylinder via a zig-zag pin. While innovative, the design is sensitive to dirt and gravity, potentially causing short-stroking and reliability issues when fired at steep angles.

This YouTube Short features the Chiappa Rhino .357 Magnum Revolver. The video highlights this specific firearm model, emphasizing its unique design and caliber. As a short-form video, it provides a brief look at the revolver, likely intended to draw attention and encourage further exploration of the Chiappa Rhino.

This video offers a detailed look at the rare Webley-Fosbery .455 Auto Revolver, covering its conservation and function. The presenter demonstrates a tear-down and firing of this unique recoil-operated, semi-automatic revolver, comparing its complexity to the Mateba 6 Unica. While praising its shooting characteristics, the presenter notes its rarity as a deterrent to duty carry. A strong disclaimer emphasizes that this content is for learning and not a tutorial, warning against attempting repairs without proper skills. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon page.

This expert-level examination of the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, presented by Brownells, details its unique recoil-operated semi-automatic action, a significant innovation for its time around 1900. The review highlights its historical context as a potential military sidearm, its availability in calibers like .455 Cordite and .38 Automatic, and its popularity in competitive shooting due to its soft recoil and consistent single-action trigger.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert-level overview of the extremely rare Union Arms Company Self-Cocking Revolver. He details its complex semi-automatic mechanism, chambered in .32 S&W Short, and its limited production run of approximately 80 units due to high manufacturing costs. The video highlights its unique recoil-operated cycling and contrasts its indexing system with the Webley-Fosbery.