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Major Fosbery's Automatic Revolver: History and Mechanics

Major Fosbery's Automatic Revolver: History and Mechanics

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Published on August 9, 2017
Duration: 16:20

This video explores the history and mechanics of Major George Fosbery's Automatic Revolver. Developed in 1895, Fosbery aimed to create a more robust and powerful sidearm by adapting a revolver design with a recoiling upper assembly. This innovation allowed for the rapid firing capability of a double-action revolver combined with the superior trigger pull of a single-action. While initially popular as a target pistol at the Bisley matches, the Webley-Fosbery faced stiff competition from improving semi-automatic handguns upon its production in the early 20th century. Nevertheless, it found favor among British officers required to carry .455 caliber sidearms.

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