Webley & Scott was subsequently acquired by the Windsor Group during that same year. The company remained in business through wartime expansions and later relocation to new facilities in 1958. The shotgun oriented Webley And Scott brand produces premium shotguns including the 900 series, for competition and sport. Aside from revolver and pistol production, the Webley name was also well-known for its association with other types of arms. papers of authenticity are supplied with the gun. this pistol 2595 was one of 100 pistols supplied by webley & scott for trials by the royal horse artillery. Popular models include the Webley Tempest, Typhoon, Rebel, Hurricane, and many more, which are for a variety of uses from competition to pest control, hunting and sport. this pistol is a proto type model that was purchased by director of army contracts, london. Today, like many other manufacturers, their guns are made in Turkey. They restarted production of shotguns in 2010, under the 'Webley & Scott' monicker. The company cease production of firearms for military, police and civil use in 1979, to focus on air pistols and air rifles under the Webley brand. Another claim to fame is that American military leader General Custer is said to have used a Webley service revolver at the time of his death during the Battle Of Little Big Horn in 1876. They were central to the British military campaigns for many years, including during World War One and World War Two. Webley & Scott originate from Birmingham, where they began manufacturing firearms since 1834. Single/Multi Stroke Pneumatic Air Pistols.
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