Videos tagged with Webley

This video details how to check if a revolver is 'in time' or 'out of time,' a critical aspect of its mechanical function. It explains the roles of the hand and locking bolt in rotating and securing the cylinder. The demonstration covers single-action timing by slowly cocking the hammer and double-action timing by pulling the trigger, highlighting how the cylinder should lock precisely at the moment of firing. A malfunctioning Webley Mark IV is shown to illustrate the safety and accuracy issues caused by poor timing.

This video explores the unique and historically significant Webley Fosbery automatic revolver. The title suggests a focus on the engineering and potentially the functionality of this unusual firearm, which stands out from more conventional revolvers due to its self-cocking mechanism. Viewers interested in historical firearms, innovative handgun designs, and the evolution of revolver technology will likely find this content engaging.

The Webley Self-Loader Mark I Naval Pattern, a pre-WWI semi-automatic pistol, is examined for its unique design and mechanics. It features a distinctive 'boxy' profile, a heel-mounted magazine release with a single-shot mode, and a captive takedown system. Internally, it utilizes a rising and falling barrel lock via diagonal tracks and an unusual V-spring mainspring.

This video examines the Webley .22 Target Model Mk IV Revolver. The description highlights its history as a factory .22 rimfire target model introduced in 1932, featuring a 6-inch barrel and adjustable sights. It notes that while mechanically similar to the .38 MkIV, its firing pin was adapted for rimfire cartridges. Production ceased in 1967, and these revolvers are considered relatively rare today. The video also promotes Headstamp Publishing books and the "Forgotten Weapons" content platform.

This video focuses on the Webley .22 Target Model Mk IV Revolver, a historical firearm. Leveraging information from the title and description, the tags highlight the specific firearm model, its caliber, the manufacturer, and related general firearm categories. It appears to be an informational or review-style video for firearm enthusiasts interested in vintage revolvers.

This video features the first shots fired from a Webley Mk. VI revolver. While no specific details about the caliber or any modifications are provided in the description, the title clearly indicates a focus on a specific historical firearm and its initial use. The content is likely to appeal to enthusiasts of vintage firearms, revolvers, and British military history.

This video showcases the 1915 Webley Mark VI revolver in .455 Webley caliber during a POV firing session. It highlights the top-break action, manual loading of six rounds, and the automatic ejection of spent casings. The demonstration emphasizes the historical significance and practical operation of this WWI-era service revolver.

This Q&A segment from Forgotten Weapons debunks the idea of a .455 Auto Sten Gun, highlighting the cartridge's unsuitability for reliable submachine gun feeding. Ian McCollum explains that by WWII, British pistols used .38-200, also ill-suited for SMGs, and that experimental .455 SMGs like the Owen Gun were unsuccessful, favoring 9mm Parabellum.

The Webley No5 Express New Army revolver represents a unique blend of American and European design, featuring a longer cylinder than its predecessors to accommodate full-power .45 Colt black powder loads. It is marked for multiple calibers including .455 CF, .45 Long, and .476, with the latter essentially using a heeled bullet. This design offered greater power potential compared to contemporary British service revolvers like the Enfield.

This YouTube Shorts video provides a brief review of the Webley & Scott Rascal .410 shotgun. It highlights its suitability for vermin control and general shooting enjoyment. The description also promotes subscribing to their Shotgun and Air Gun Centre channels and provides contact information for Premier Guns.

This video tests Steinel's .45 ACP ammunition, specifically loaded to lower .455 Webley pressures, in a standard 1911 pistol. The experiment confirms that these reduced-pressure rounds possess sufficient energy to reliably cycle the 1911's action, with the slide locking back on an empty magazine. This demonstrates the viability of using such ammunition in 1911s that might otherwise be damaged by standard .45 ACP loads.

This YouTube video from C&Rsenal's History Primer series focuses on the Webley "WG" Revolver. The documentary covers the history of this classic firearm, its functionality, and includes a live-fire demonstration. The description highlights the Patreon-funded nature of the production and provides links to supporting the channel, purchasing merchandise, and resources for Ballistol products. It also references a related YouTube video about Jonathan & the Webley Kaufmann and lists additional reading materials for further research on Webley revolvers.