Another Webley

Revolvr · 03-26-2006, 06:54 PM

I've been reading the Webley thread - an interesting revolver on my short list - and one I could afford.

There is a facinating variant though: The Webley-Fosbery.

This is a semi-automatic revolver. On recoil the entire upper half slides back rotating the cylinder on a cam. I understand it was popular with target shooters at the turn of the century.

I have only seen seen one for sale at Simpson for $9995, and I expect they are quite rare. It's on my short list for after I win the lottery.

It also has some movie fame, being used in The Maltese Falcon, and in Zardoz.

Cheers,

-- Dan

Rod WMG · 03-26-2006, 07:32 PM

Thankfully, I have no interest in owning one of these, but they are undeniably interesting and cool.

Dan, plan on spending a LOT for one in each caliber.

Ron Smith · 03-26-2006, 11:42 PM

Dan,

Neat old Zig-Zag revolver.

Stu · 03-27-2006, 09:22 PM

There is a modern rendition of the theme in 357 made by, I believe, a Brazilian firm. I remember seeing them advertised a year or so ago and thinking they'd be fun. Around $800 was the asking price I think. Anyone else recall it ?

Stu

03-26-2006, 06:54 PM	#1
Revolvr User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another Webley I've been reading the Webley thread - an interesting revolver on my short list - and one I could afford. There is a facinating variant though: The Webley-Fosbery. This is a semi-automatic revolver. On recoil the entire upper half slides back rotating the cylinder on a cam. I understand it was popular with target shooters at the turn of the century. I have only seen seen one for sale at Simpson for $9995, and I expect they are quite rare. It's on my short list for after I win the lottery. It also has some movie fame, being used in The Maltese Falcon, and in Zardoz. Cheers, -- Dan Attached Thumbnails

03-26-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Dan, Neat old Zig-Zag revolver. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

03-26-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thankfully, I have no interest in owning one of these, but they are undeniably interesting and cool. Dan, plan on spending a LOT for one in each caliber.

03-27-2006, 09:22 PM	#4
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	There is a modern rendition of the theme in 357 made by, I believe, a Brazilian firm. I remember seeing them advertised a year or so ago and thinking they'd be fun. Around $800 was the asking price I think. Anyone else recall it ? Stu