Webley & Scott Model 1905 Compact Semi-Automatic Service Pistol

Overview

The Webley & Scott Model 1905 appeared in the period just before World War 1 and managed to see service in the years-long conflict.

History

Detailing the development and operational history of the Webley & Scott Model 1905 Compact Semi-Automatic Service Pistol. Entry last updated on 8/9/2016. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.

Webley & Foster produced the rather clumsy Model 1905 pistol. The product was the first by Webley to feature a blowback action and intended as a police and military weapon - thusly made compact to fit in a holster. Chambered for .32 ACP and firing from an eight-round detachable box magazine fitted into the grip base, the weapon was introduced in 1911, first to London Metropolitan Police units and, later, as a military sidearm (issuance to the Royal Navy). As such the series saw some action in World War 1 (1914-1918) but was not well-liked for certain inherent features it held - the barrel protruding beyond the gun body as did the oblong trigger loop.

Overall length measured 160mm with a barrel length of 90mm. Overall (unloaded) weight became 0.565 kilograms.

Other models in the collection included the Model 1906 and Model 1908 entries.

Specifications

YEAR: 1905

MANUFACTURER(S): Webley & Scott Revolver Arms Company - UK

ACTION: Semi-Automatic; Blowback

CALIBER(S): .32 ACP

SIGHTS: Iron Front and Rear

OVERALL LENGTH: 160 mm (6.30 in)

BARREL LENGTH: 90 mm (3.54 in)

WEIGHT: 1.25 lb (0.57 kg)

OPERATORS: United Kingdom

Variants

• Model 1905 - Base Standard Model
• Model 1906
• Model 1908
• Model Pocket Auto