Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this collectible semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Webley & Scott Model 1908!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Webley & Scott
Model: 1908
Serial: 50374
Date of Manufacture: 1909-1940
Caliber: 7.65mm Browning (AKA .32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Grips with Diamond Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “Webley & Scott LTD / London & Birmingham / 7.65M/M & .32 Automatic Pistol” and the Webley & Scott bullet-with-wings logo. The left rear frame is stamped “50374”. The right rear of the frame is stamped with a Crown over “BV” proof mark. The rear edge of the barrel is stamped with crowned “BV” and “BP” proof marks, and the top of the slide right behind the ejector port is also stamped with a Crown over “BV” proof.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
William John Whiting, a gun designer at Webley & Scott, was tasked with developing a modern self-loading automatic pistol in response to the growing interest in semi-automatic pistols following the adoption of the Luger pistol by the Swiss military in 1900. The British military, keen to modernize their arsenal, sought a self-loading pistol that could replace their service revolver, the Webley Mk VI, which was beginning to be seen as outdated. The British required a pistol chambered for the .455 Webley, a rimmed cartridge used in their revolvers. Whiting's first attempt to meet this need was the Model 1904, which was chambered in .455 Webley and designed as a self-loading pistol. However, the Model 1904 proved unsuccessful due to issues with the design and performance, leading to its abandonment. In an effort to refine the concept, Whiting scaled down the design and developed a new model chambered in .32 A.C.P. (Automatic Colt Pistol), known as the Model 1905.
Model: 1908
Serial: 50374
Date of Manufacture: 1909-1940
Caliber: 7.65mm Browning (AKA .32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Grips with Diamond Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “Webley & Scott LTD / London & Birmingham / 7.65M/M & .32 Automatic Pistol” and the Webley & Scott bullet-with-wings logo. The left rear frame is stamped “50374”. The right rear of the frame is stamped with a Crown over “BV” proof mark. The rear edge of the barrel is stamped with crowned “BV” and “BP” proof marks, and the top of the slide right behind the ejector port is also stamped with a Crown over “BV” proof.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
William John Whiting, a gun designer at Webley & Scott, was tasked with developing a modern self-loading automatic pistol in response to the growing interest in semi-automatic pistols following the adoption of the Luger pistol by the Swiss military in 1900. The British military, keen to modernize their arsenal, sought a self-loading pistol that could replace their service revolver, the Webley Mk VI, which was beginning to be seen as outdated. The British required a pistol chambered for the .455 Webley, a rimmed cartridge used in their revolvers. Whiting's first attempt to meet this need was the Model 1904, which was chambered in .455 Webley and designed as a self-loading pistol. However, the Model 1904 proved unsuccessful due to issues with the design and performance, leading to its abandonment. In an effort to refine the concept, Whiting scaled down the design and developed a new model chambered in .32 A.C.P. (Automatic Colt Pistol), known as the Model 1905.
This smaller version was marketed for commercial purposes, but it experienced only limited success in the market. Although it was not adopted by the British military, the Model 1905 marked a step forward in the development of Webley’s automatic pistol designs. Over time, further refinements to the design led to the creation of the Model 1908, which featured more reliable mechanics and improved ergonomics. The Model 1908 became the most successful of all Webley automatic pistols and was produced in various configurations until 1940. It was notable for being one of the first successful British self-loading pistols, though its adoption by the British military was limited. The Model 1908 also served as the foundation for two key variants: the Model 1909 and the Model 1913. The Model 1909 was chambered in 9mm Browning Long and was primarily marketed for commercial use, while the Model 1913, chambered in .455 Auto (rimless), was adopted by the Royal Navy as a service pistol.
The Model 1913 was an important step in the development of British military pistols, though it remained in limited use compared to other sidearms. While the Webley automatic pistols were never widely adopted by the British military in place of their revolvers, the innovations in design and engineering contributed significantly to the evolution of British firearms and paved the way for future developments in automatic pistol technology.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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