This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the Webley 1913 semi-automatic pistol. It highlights William Whiting's efforts to develop a successful self-loading pistol for the British military, contrasting it with the less successful Webley 1904. While the Royal Navy adopted the 1913 and purchased a significant number during World War I, the Army showed limited interest, opting to continue with revolvers. The video also thanks Arms Heritage magazine for providing the firearms for review and promotes the "Forgotten Weapons" Patreon and merchandise.
This video delves into the historical context of early automatic pistol cartridges, examining their availability and the reasons behind their adoption or commercial success. The discussion spans cartridges available before 1900, those introduced between 1900-1904, and subsequent developments up to 1910. It highlights how ballistic performance (e.g., 7.63mm Mauser) and the popularity of the firearm itself (e.g., Browning 1900 and .32 ACP) influenced cartridge success. The video also references specific early automatic pistols, providing links to more in-depth content on those models.
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