Videos tagged with William Whiting

This guide details the disassembly of the Webley Model 1905, focusing on its unique recoil system. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the pistol's straight blowback action, external hammer, and single-action trigger. Key features include a sliding barrel recoil buffer and a trigger guard that functions as a large compression spring, a design later simplified in the Model 1908. The internal mechanics reveal a V-shaped mainspring and transfer lever system.

This video reviews Gordon Bruce's book 'Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols,' offering an in-depth look at the development of these British firearms. It highlights the significant contributions of designer William Whiting and details various models, from the experimental Webley Fosbery automatic revolver to later semi-automatic pistols like the 1904 and 1909 series, covering their evolution and variations.