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The Webley Service Revolver (Paperback): Robert Maze

The Webley Service Revolver (Paperback)

Robert Maze; Illustrated by Peter Dennis

Series: Weapon

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The Webley .455in service revolver is among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced and has a claim to be the first 'tactical fighting pistol'. First adopted in 1887, in various marques it was the standard-issue service pistol for British and Commonwealth armed forces for nearly fifty years; later versions in .38in calibre went on to see further service in World War II and beyond, as well as in a host of law-enforcement roles around the world into the 1970s.
Developed to give British service personnel the ability to incapacitate their opponents in 'small wars' around the globe, the Webley used the formidable - and controversial - .455in cartridge, a variant of which was known as the 'manstopper'. Users found it offered good penetration and excellent stopping power with only mild recoil - indeed, it was rated superior to the US .45 Colt in stopping power.
Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and close-up photographs, this is the compelling story of the Webley revolver, the powerful pistol that saw service across the British Empire and throughout two world wars.

General

Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Weapon
Release date: August 2012
First published: August 2012
Authors: Robert Maze
Illustrators: Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Dimensions: 248 x 184 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 978-1-84908-803-9
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
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LSN: 1-84908-803-9
Barcode: 9781849088039

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