Webley 1905

Published on June 12, 2016
Duration: 10:35

This review of the Webley Model 1905, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its significance as Webley's first successful civilian self-defense pistol. The guide covers its unique features, including a decocker safety, an over-engineered recoil buffer system with a sliding barrel, and a trigger guard acting as a compression spring. It also contrasts the 1905 with the later, simplified Model 1908.

Quick Summary

The Webley Model 1905 is notable for its unique decocker safety, a sliding barrel recoil buffer, and its trigger guard functioning as a compression spring. Designed by William Whiting, it was Webley's first successful .32 ACP civilian self-defense pistol.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Webley 1905
  2. 00:52Designer William Whiting
  3. 01:44Market Context and Development
  4. 02:55Markings and Operation
  5. 03:45Unique Safety Mechanism
  6. 04:17Recoil Buffer System
  7. 06:22Internal Mechanics
  8. 07:39Comparison with Model 1908
  9. 09:18Historical Pricing and Rarity

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Webley Model 1905 unique?

The Webley Model 1905 features a unique decocker safety that half-cocks the hammer, a sliding barrel recoil buffer system, and the trigger guard itself acts as a large compression spring to absorb recoil.

Who designed the Webley Model 1905 pistol?

The Webley Model 1905 was designed by William Whiting, a lead designer at Webley who was responsible for all of their self-loading pistol designs.

What caliber is the Webley Model 1905 chambered in?

The Webley Model 1905 is chambered in 7.65mm, which is commonly known as .32 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol).

How does the safety mechanism on the Webley 1905 work?

The safety lever on the Webley 1905 acts as a decocker. Pushing it down snaps the hammer into a half-cock position, disconnecting the trigger. The hammer must be manually cocked to fire.

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