Why was the Enfield Revolver such a huge flop? With firearms and weapon expert, Jonathan Ferguson
The Enfield Revolver, formally the 'Pistol, Revolver, Breech-loading, .476 inch', was a complex and ultimately unsuccessful British military sidearm. Despite passing initial trials for accuracy and durability, its unique sliding cylinder extraction mechanism proved problematic for loading and unloading. Introduced in 1879, it was superseded by the Webley Mk.I in 1887, marking the end of Enfield's revolver development.









