Major Fosbery's Automatic Revolver: History and Mechanics
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.













