Webley & Scott Model 1905

Compact Semi-Automatic Service Pistol

United Kingdom | 1905

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

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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.

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Physical
The physical qualities of the Webley & Scott Model 1905. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

160 mm
6.30 in
O/A Length

90 mm
3.54 in
Barrel Length

1.25 lb
0.57 kg
Weight

Semi-Automatic; Blowback
Action

.32 ACP
Caliber(s)

8-round detachable box magazine.
Feed

Iron Front and Rear
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Webley & Scott Model 1905 Compact Semi-Automatic Service Pistol family line.

Model 1905 - Base Standard Model

Model 1906

Model 1908

Model Pocket Auto

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Webley & Scott Model 1905. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Webley & Scott Revolver Arms Company - UK

[ United Kingdom ]

Going Further...
The Webley & Scott Model 1905 Compact Semi-Automatic Service Pistol appears in the following collections:

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