Firearm Demonstration: Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver

Published on June 25, 2015
Duration: 1:00

This demonstration showcases the unique recoil-operated mechanism of the Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 automatic revolver. High-speed footage details how the upper frame slides back, cocking the hammer and rotating the cylinder via zig-zag grooves. The video also highlights the efficient top-break action and automatic ejection of spent casings.

Quick Summary

The Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 is a unique recoil-operated automatic revolver. Its upper frame slides back upon firing, cocking the hammer and rotating the cylinder via zig-zag grooves. The top-break action also features an automatic ejector for spent casings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Webley-Fosbery Model 1902
  2. 00:05Firing Demonstration & Mechanism
  3. 00:10Slow-Motion Cycling Analysis
  4. 00:55Top-Break Ejection

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 an automatic revolver?

The Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 is considered an automatic revolver due to its recoil-operated mechanism. The recoil from firing causes the upper frame to slide back, which cocks the hammer and rotates the cylinder for the next shot.

How does the cylinder rotate in the Webley-Fosbery Model 1902?

Cylinder rotation is achieved via a unique system where zig-zag grooves on the cylinder interact with a stud on the frame. As the upper frame slides back from recoil, this interaction indexes the cylinder to the next round.

What is the function of the top-break lever on the Webley-Fosbery?

The top-break lever on the Webley-Fosbery serves a dual purpose. It opens the revolver's action for loading and unloading, and it activates an automatic ejector that simultaneously removes all spent casings from the cylinder.

Where and when was the Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 manufactured?

The Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 automatic revolver was manufactured in Britain in the year 1902. It represents an innovative design from that period.

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