Minute of Mae: British Webley Fosbery

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[@dillonc7955]

I lowkey wish we had more modern top break revolvers nowadays. The casings flying out of the Webley is the M1 Garand ping of revolvers in terms of satisfying.

[@yeetyateyote5570]

We could have had the 412 REX

[@mattmarzula]

I had a pithy remark about weak points of construction and modernity. Then I realized that I too would like to see this in a modern revolver.

[@Rustyer266]

@@mattmarzula the reason you see old top breaks with roughly the power of 45acp is thats pretty much all the abuse they could take with the metallurgy of the time with modern metallurgy and processes its completely possible to have 357 and 44mag top break revolvers and id love to have one

[@HansKlopek]

Top break revolvers are the best guns even made. I wish modern companies would think outside the box and stop making polymer striker fired pistols for a change.

[@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595]

I have been chasing a Top Break revolver for years. Trouble was, the $$ of the reproduction Schofield's and I missed S&W's short run in the 1990s. Yes, there are plenty of H&R's in 32ACP, but they don't have _Pinache._ Then, last month I found a shootable 1904 S&W Model 4 Top-Break in 38S&W! No +P rounds for this veteran, I'll feed it _"Cowboy"_ loads and have fun!

[@johnparrish9215]

You know, I've read about this revolver for years, and yet Mae gave me more useful information in one minute than I ever had before. I had no idea it was unreliable shooting up or downhill.

[@aaaht3810]

Yeah, problems shooting upwards or depressed was new to me as well. Interesting. But a very cool gun anyway.

[@mattmarzula]

@@derekbowbrick6233 heft is definitely not a sign of reliability. However, if it doesn't fire you can always hit them with it.

[@happyundertaker6255]

Same here

[@Simon_Nonymous]

@@mattmarzula you'd need to use both hands ;-)

[@boingkster]

This has got to be the most British sidearm of all time. Revolver? Check. Obsolete cartridge? Check. Unique action that no-one else adopted? Check. Still epic? Check. **Adjusts monacle**

[@nejiskafir8198]

Smooths moustache.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Takes out pocket watch chained to pants to check time, then puts it back in pocket.

[@nejiskafir8198]

@@johnlloyddy7016 Tucks his swagger stick under his arm and walks off in a determined manner.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Thank you for your British jokes - loved them all - hello from the UK :-)

[@wheresthecat]

Quite. *Sips tea*

[@Enraged-Gecko]

Every time I see a Webley-Fosberry, I think of the erroneous line from the late Humphrey Bogart’s character in The Maltese Falcon; “A Webley-Fosbery .45 Automatic, 8-shot. They don’t make ‘em anymore”. There was an 8-shot .38 ACP Webley-Fosbery, but that’s an even rarer beast than the .455 Webley version.

[@samuelprice2461]

That was back in the pre-Google days, lol. The only people who would have known very much about handguns, especially foreign obscure revolvers, were gun-gurus would subscribed to all the magazine literature.

[@matthaft2048]

I just watched that the other week and thought to myself “I don’t care if I used it in a murder I’m not ditching that!”

[@Starfireaw11]

Really? For me it's all about Sean Connery and his g-banger in Zardos 🤣

[@andrewgates8158]

Dumb Hollywood liberals

[@AnimeSunglasses]

Well, he was right about them not making 'em anymore. Only problem was they never did.

[@horseman2777]

I live in Salem, SD. Back in 1923, we had a man try to rob the town bank with two of these. He did not get very far before the police and half the town armed themselves and surrounded the bank. He fired over 40 shots out the bank window before a deputy shot him with a 12 gauge. He was never identified, and it’s still not known why a man who could afford two of these would try to rob a bank. Very educational. Poggers as the kids say.

[@FoxtrotFleet]

Judging by his line of work, I'd say he stole it.

[@lics01]

He wss a time traveller from the future and his time machine broke. In order to get back to the future he needed parts that had to be made of unuseual design and material for the time he was stuck in. In order to get those made he needed much more cash than he had brought with him, so he chose to rob that bank thinking it would be simple. He miscalculted anx never made it BACK TO THE FUTURE!

[@johnmadow5331]

The original price tag of this particular revolver is in English Currency back in the old day called "Shilling" which was a fraction of British pound. Base on my old math book information of exchange rate in 1964 in English currency was 12 Frating = 1 English Penny and 12 Penny = 1 Shilling and 20 Shilling is equal one English Pound Sterling. The salary of English officer back then is in Shilling.

[@lairdcummings9092]

When you want a semi-automatic, but just *can't* shake your revolver addiction...

[@cameronmccreary4758]

I saw one at a pistol range I was a member of when I was younger and it fired great; accurate also. Ian on Forgotton Weapons fires one and does an analysis of safety issues such as if the hammer is down on the frame and a loaded cylinder is shut quickly a round may fire on it's own. Nice job Mae and nice shooting.

[@bobbyscott8024]

These ''Minutes of Mae'' are amazing y'all! Very well done to everyone there!

[@arthur5353]

Minutes of mae parece como minuto da mãe

[@genghiskhan6809]

No matter how many times I hear it, the word combination of “semi-automatic revolver” is always cursed to me.

[@afberglund2764]

A reason to want one of those. and a steam car.

[@schizoidboy]

I remember how they detailed this gun on "Tales of the Gun" they referred to it as the question no one asked. I think they did have a speed loader for it and on the show they demonstrated it, but it wasn't a success on the battlefield as they described here. However, early WWI fighter pilots liked using it before they started using machineguns.

[@noahcount7132]

It's great to get a quick overview of the arms, but Mae's smile at the end of each video is the real prize!

[@thespecialbru]

FYI there’s a Webley on sale on gunbroker with an image of Sean Connery from Zardoz.. truly a high quality piece

[@ItchyPilauBoto]

Just looked it up before i read your comment lol 60s Borat right there…

[@upperroomtoo]

Who doesn't love Mae and these old firearms?

[@williewilliams6571]

I first saw one of these in the movie "Zardoz". Owning one is very high on my bucket list. I've found that one of the .410 speedloaders for a Taurus revolver works as a decent substitute for an original, at least for my MK VI.

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

Cool gun, i remember that this revólver becames famous because of the movie the Maltese Falcon, i love these vídeos, greetings from Brazil.

[@thelaughinghyenas8465]

Cool! Mae meets Zardoz. Very enjoyable as always.

[@657449]

The beginning scene in the Maltese Falcon is a gloved hand firing one. If you recognize the revolver, you know who shot Sam Spade.

[@nonamesplease6288]

It's funny how Bogey calls it a Forsberry.

[@raypowell6783]

Side note it was a Webley Fosbery 38S&W Version. 8 RDS.

[@paullytle1904]

@@raypowell6783 38 acp

[@nonamesplease6288]

BTW, Ruth Wonderly, aka Bridget O'Shaunesy, shot Sam Spade's partner, Miles Archer, not Sam himself.

[@Themaxwithnoname]

The stuff dreams are made of...

[@charleykeenan6171]

Excellent review as always! Thanks for these great little videos!!

[@timareskog2418]

When emptying the chamber on the Webley revolvers, to avoid cartridges jamming or not extracting, it is recommended to hold the barrel vertical ( or pointing upwards ) and lower the grip so the ejector star has the best chance of keeping contact with the cartridge rim and kicking out the cartridge.

[@zoiders]

Nope. Ejection on the Webley is entirely down to how firmly you break it open. .455 Webley cartidges are short to start with. Point the top strap away from you with your weak hand on the barrel, firmly break the revolver. Continue to grasp the barrel pointing slightly downwards and with your strong hand simply reload. Please don't make up drills that don't work. The pistol grip must be allowed to hang with gravity keeping it out of the way as you reload. You can't do that with the muzzle pointing vertically.

[@timareskog2418]

@@zoiders Oops, yes I meant “home the barrel horizontally”, not vertically. 👍

[@shooter1911]

First video I've ever seen Mae hand shake. I love and watch ALL of the Minute of Mae vids, keep up the great work!

[@yo388]

Break action wheel guns are a whole ass vibe.

[@boomslangCA]

First time, in the opening when Mae was sighting down it, I thought 'Wow, that's a big gun'. Good job as always.

[@simonjones6128]

Mae your doing a great job love the format

[@ironnads7975]

*You're

[@williamashbless7904]

Been a fan of that monstrosity since reading “The Maltes Falcon.” It’s on my grail list.

[@mikejarvis6797]

You're a master of your craft Mae. Keep it up.

[@lloydhills7416]

What a cool Revolver, I've never seen one fired before. I love the way the Hammer recocks its self. It's a handful to.

[@BrockvsTV]

Thank you fir the videos

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

One of those truly unique engineering dead end trails. The automatic revolver. 🤔 Kind of sad they don't make top breaks anymore. Smith & Wesson reproductions aside.

[@Victor-056]

Mateba Unica. Its the Webley Fosberry without the short-stroke flaw... And Lacking the "Break-Action".

[@Wolvenworks]

from what i've read, break-open revolvers are inherently weaker than swing-outs because you have 2 pieces of frame bolted together instead of one solid frame, thus preventing it from using more powerful ammo like magnum rounds.

[@Dsdcain]

@@Wolvenworks I was going to answer that, but you got there first.

[@onpsxmember]

@@Wolvenworks It is. The main reason not to do is the manufacturing cost.

[@Turgz]

It's largely because the S&W design is far stronger in handling the energy of more powerful rounds.

[@johnh4957]

I like how the safety doubles as a thumb rest, bet that helps hold it steadier!

[@jimsiress9687]

Really neat piece.

[@SafetyProMalta]

Seemed like 50secs with Mae...🤣 I just love this gun, steampunk era.

[@CheshireTomcat68]

I've always wanted one, I'm in the UK, possibility is slim, but I still want one!

[@notnowchief.3089]

Yay a min of Mae 💕

[@julianshepherd2038]

Proper gun. Should have cup of tea in other hand.

[@wolfsbane-rw7um]

Well Mae is doing the very polite off-hand behind the back "I'm a little teapot" shooting position so the next step would be a nice brew :)

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

I absolutely love this gun! A wonderful gun to shoot. In my experience, when the gun short Strokes, you treat it like a double action and it actually has one of the most beautiful Hammers and triggers you access

[@russetwolf13]

Gotta love when you see that wobble from the load up on the trigger so you know it's stupidly stiff.

[@lasajnae9626]

Add some glowing lights on this gun and it's futuristic!

[@AdvSKSingh_1]

Well that seems smooth as heaven. Oh my gosh!

[@christoffermonikander2200]

This is the gun world's version of the zero-gravity pen.

[@southwerk]

Very informative.

[@Pcm979]

I have a big soft spot for the Webley-Fosbery, even though (or perhaps because) I wouldn't want to take it to war.

[@wrxs1781]

Again well done Mae, being a minor collector in this .455 category the Fosbery has escaped me due to its price or scarcity. A very unique and sought after private purchase officers pistol in the day.

[@bdwillis8284]

Holy cow!, I'd like to see a slow motion video of this contraption. Lol

[@michaelgreaves2375]

YES!!! I been waiting for this. Ever since I saw Zardoz when I was a kid, I've always thought this revolver was the Coolest!

[@charlesjhemphilliii4792]

That was beautiful. I wonder if you could do a follow up with time laps or super slow motion of the action?

[@mathiaslindgren9544]

Eyyy, It's a minute of Maeee!

[@worstchoresmadesimple6259]

I have seen a Webley on display in Edinburgh Military Museum. This firearm was large in appearance, and apparently a handgun officers purchased. I could be mistaken but this display showed a range of weapons used by Scottish soldiers in WW1. Maces, clubs, webleys, knives, sort of made sense for CQB Trench style.

[@piggypoo]

Man that cylinder has a beautiful design

[@Tito_Viera]

Mae looks and hear good, you have a beautiful voice.

[@mikepette4422]

it isnt perfect far far from it but I still love this pistol. and I would own one if I could

[@armadagunshow]

That's a hell of a revolver, dream gun for every collector like me

[@NemoKeine]

FTR, this was in my recommendations RE Unloading conversations

[@applechocolate4U]

I dont care how unreliable they were, this has always been one of my favorite pistols

[@Lomi311]

When officers are leaving modern sidearms on the shelves in the Great War, you know a design has some issues.

[@NorthernSeaWitch]

The guide channels on the ammo cylinder reminds me of the Pancor Jackhammer ammo drum.

[@macnitt4039]

Thanks

[@Beanerboy2007]

Dang it looks bigger than how the movies display it

[@Beanerboy2007]

Would definitely like to shoot one when I turn 16

[@wolfsbane-rw7um]

Or is Mae really tiny?

[@Beanerboy2007]

@@wolfsbane-rw7um lol you right

[@Stuingtion]

I always wanted to get one of these revolvers.

[@davidbrennan660]

We are going to need a bigger Mae.

[@backcountyrpilot]

Very cool! subbed

[@LighttSpruce]

i love it

[@jimsmith7445]

Always loved the design of this handgun... classic design. Thank you for the moment, if you will. Loved the loading and reloading process. I own a GLOCK .40 mm but am in love with this Webly...

[@TheGrenadier97]

Very clever and interesting, although i can imagine quite a few problems in the trenches.

[@djackmanson]

Please excuse my noobishness: "Automatic" refers to how the hammer automatically cocks so you don't have to manually fan it?

[@PresidentBarackbar]

Yes, firing the cartridge causes the top part of the gun to slide backwards, which cocks the hammer automatically. Note that this is different than double-action because the trigger pull does not cock the hammer, thereby making the trigger pull on this gun lighter.

[@Schwarzvogel1]

Also, never fan the hammer on a revolver. You'll potentially fan the frame and cylinder. (Some revolvers are designed to handle that sort of abuse on the frame, but in general, it's not a good idea to fan a revolver's hammer unless you know for certain the firearm can handle it.) On a single action revolver, you need to manually cock (not fan) the hammer for each shot. Double-action revolvers offer you the option of cocking the hammer manually for a much lighter trigger pull, or squeezing the trigger with the hammer down to cock and fire the hammer with one action, at the expense of a much heavier trigger pull.

[@fairwinds610]

My brother sold me a Webley MK1 cut for .45ACP. He cautioned me never to use full-power .45 rounds, so I loaded them with black powder. He also sent me a hundred empty .45 Auto-rim cases that fit just fine. Plenty of gun-smoke!

[@mothmagic1]

Doesn't seem to matter whether the recoil is a mule kick or hardly noticeable Mae always seems to smile at it.

[@gerardomartinez8000]

A very fine English piece of art😌

[@johnnyquest3707]

I’m pretty sure one of these was used to kill Sam Spade’s partner in “The Maltese’s Falcon”. If so, it’s the only time I’ve seen one used in movies. Great vid. thanks.

[@MrPh30]

Hope you try a Paradox or Explora one day also, they were used some in WW1 also.

[@ruuman]

Don't know why but this is one of my favourite handguns, i bet that trigger is pretty nice.

[@paulbervid1610]

Mae shooting my dream gun. Awsome. The only thing better would be if she said they fished it out if the bay.

[@himalayanman8169]

Webley fire arms manufacturer's it's name is enough very lovely and reliable revolver but its target accuracy May be effected due to its recoil because its barrel going upwards during the fire keep showing such great and historical weapons love from India ❤️

[@davidellenbaum1229]

as always good shooting Mae

[@earlledoux9824]

Cool revolver,.....it looks heavy, but cool. Hello Mae💕

[@sanandreasthegoldenknight5207]

BF1 vibes 🤩 , this gun feels good in the game 😎

[@Haimrik74]

Love your videos. Don't suppose you can get your hands on a .577 BLAND-PRYSE revolver?

[@jonathanl2748]

Looks like the Frankenstein of pistols. Very cool!

[@gary9346]

Intriguing.

[@jonahpedersen5429]

That is a one gigantic, man killing pistol.

[@mrhamburger6936]

The pistols got some nice features

[@toly-explorer]

What a beauty of a beast, greetings 🤪🏅saludos desde chiapas mexico🏆

[@badas45]

Very cool

[@lubossoltes321]

Aaah the Minute of Beauty ... I have a hard time deciding between the shooter or the gun ...

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

The gun that was an answer to a question nobody asked

[@albenjon]

Is the chain custom or its really designed like that? If so, that's one unique revolver I have ever seen.

[@dragonstormdipro1013]

In some absolute remote police stations in India where crime rate is extremely low these are still issued lol.

[@Qingeaton]

So that explains it. A single action trigger pull. I was wondering why all the extra parts, just the get the cylinder to spin, but now I see the point of it.

[@Dan.50]

Beautiful pistol.

[@abaronofchivalry5176]

Dudette, that isn't a pistol, that a metal club😂

[@anthonypirozzi837]

I want one!!👍

[@2011woodlands]

According to this video, this revolver is a " He ". Reminds me of a Simpsons episode, " name your putter boy ", " Mr. Putter " " No your putter's name is charlene "

[@maxkronader5225]

Where'd you get that unique piece Mae, Zardoz Arms?😁

[@loufher284]

Featured in movies like ZARDOZ and The Maltise Falcon

[@wordman3624]

The same gun used in the films Zardoz and The Maltese Falcon.

[@REXOB9]

I so want to shoot one of these before I leave this mortal coil. Even better would to do it while cosplaying Sean Connery in Zardoz.

[@Momo_Kawashima]

I hope that one day Webley & Scott decide to return on the gun market and start making replicas of the Webley Fosbery. It's a freakin steampunk auto revolver

[@Regimiento9]

Como me gusta esta chica que da disparos.!

[@zillsburyy1]

yes!!!!

[@Hercules1-v9m]

That is a giant revolver.

[@ronmaximilian6953]

How does it compare with the US M1917 Revolver in .45?