Videos tagged with Webley Pistols

This video focuses on a rare prototype Webley Model 1910 pistol, with fewer than 1,000 units ever produced. The description highlights its purpose to attract military and police interest in Webley's .38/9mm automatic offerings. It notes that despite testing by organizations like the London Metropolitan Police, it was never officially adopted. A key unique feature discussed is the absence of a grip safety, which was standard on other Model 1910s.

This YouTube video provides a book review of Gordon Bruce's 'Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols.' The reviewer highlights the book's in-depth exploration of Webley's semiautomatic pistol development, largely attributed to William Whiting. The review emphasizes that these pistols, though not widely known in the US, played a significant role in the evolution of automatic pistols. It details Whiting's efforts to create a reliable military semiautomatic, especially one using a rimmed revolver cartridge, and mentions his success in securing a prestigious Royal Navy contract, albeit one that was impacted by WWI.