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Webley & Scott - Model 1905

Webley & Scott - Model 1905

Description

Webley had already made several larger calibre automatic pistols before introducing this lesser calibre blowback operated weapon. This proved popular with police and continued in service for many years. Used by police forces including Metropolitan Police and special units of the armed forces. Carries arabic stampings suggesting export use.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider) WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD LONDON & BIRMINGHAM 7.65M/M & 32 AUTOMATIC PISTOL Serial no (R rear of frame) Arabic stamping

Specifications

Accession Number: 82 Period of Use: 1905 - 1950s
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: First World War; Irish Uprising; Second World War
Country of Origin: Gt Britain Type Date: 1905
Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Ltd, London and Birmingham Serial Number: 81245
Manufacture Date: unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 0.32" ACP
Weight: 570g Length Overall: 159mm
Cyclic Rate: semi-auto Length Barrel: 89mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 24480

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