Webley-Scott .455 1913 Navy Automatic

[varifleman]

Originally Posted by TheRomanhistorian

What a beautiful pistol (I say this with no trace of irony or sarcasm). I have one in .32 ACP but have always wanted the .455 model.

Now I have to look harder. Thanks for sharing your photos and the story behind the pistol.

Hi Roman Historian. yes, this pistol won't win any beauty contests but I like it due to its historical significance. The Webley Self-Loading .455" Mark I was recommended by both the SAC and the Chief Inspector of Small Arms and chosen over the Colt .45 ACP Model 1911 in the Briitish pistol trials. This pistol was adopted by the Royal Navy in 1912 as the first automatic pistol officially in British service. Later the pistol was also adopted by the Roayl Flying Corps and Royal Horse Artillery.