Variations of the .455 Webley Fosbery Automatic Revolver

This video showcases the 1901 Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver from Legacy Collectibles. It highlights the firearm's unique design, including its zig-zag cylinder, and details important engraved markings such as 'WEBLEY-FOSBERY AUTOMATIC' and '.455 CORDITE ONLY'. The presentation includes accessories like cleaning tools and ammunition, emphasizing its status as a collector's item.

This review of the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver highlights its unique recoil-operated action and target pistol reputation. Despite a softer shooting impulse compared to the M1911, a critical safety warning is issued regarding a potential for accidental discharge when closing the action due to a worn part, emphasizing a specific safe reloading procedure.

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 Mateba MTR-8 is a unique Italian revolver designed for competition, featuring a low bore axis achieved by positioning the cylinder forward and lower. It operates in double-action or single-action via external levers and requires a specific speed loader/spacer to function. Its external hand mechanism for cylinder rotation is visible during hammer cocking.

The .38 ACP Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver was a commercial attempt to compete with early semi-automatic pistols, offering an 8-round capacity and a unique recoil-operated automatic action. Despite its innovative design, it was a commercial failure due to limited military interest and restrictive legislation. It gained notoriety as the murder weapon in Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon'.

This YouTube video, titled 'Short: Revolvers with Manual Safeties,' aims to correct a common misconception among non-firearm enthusiasts and media creators: that revolvers don't have manual safeties. The video acknowledges that while most revolvers lack this feature, there are notable exceptions. It highlights the Webley-Fosbery automatic revolver as a prime example, made famous by its appearance in 'The Maltese Falcon,' and promises to showcase other revolvers that do indeed possess manual safety mechanisms. The description also includes links for Patreon support and merchandise.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.