| Webley Longspur revolver | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A Webley Longspur cap and ball revolver, later model. | |
| Type | revolver |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1853–1867 |
| Used by | British Empire & Colonies |
| Wars | Crimean War Indian Rebellion of 1857 American Civil war |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Webley & Son |
| Designed | 1853 |
| Manufacturer | Webley & Son |
| Produced | 1853–1865 |
| No. built | approx. 2,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.2 lb (1.9 kg), unloaded |
| Calibre | .455 (11.6 mm) |
| Action | Single or double action |
| Rate of fire | 5 rounds/minute |
| Effective firing range | 50 yd (46 m) |
| Feed system | 5-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed front blade and rear notch |
Webley Longspur is an early British percussion revolver, patented in 1853. The first revolver of the later famous British factory Webley&Son, it was an open frame, 5-shot, single action revolver. It was a solid and popular weapon at the time, although it faced heavy competition from already established, popular Colt's and Adams revolvers.[1][2][3]
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- ^ James, Garry (2022-02-28). "The First Webley: Preeminent English Revolver". Guns and Ammo. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "History". Webley & Scott. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
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