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 stampingAccession 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 |