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Webley Longspur
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WebleyLongspur

Revolvers · United Kingdom · 1853
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WebleyLongspur

Webley Longspur
Webley Longspur Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
40
Reliability
70
Capacity
20
Ergonomics
35
Durability
85
Concealability
25
Recoil Control
45
Calibre Versatility
10
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerWebley & Scott
CategoryRevolvers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1853–1865
Operators2 countries
Quantity2,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
44
Revolvers MASS Rating
57/64
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
176/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
40
Reliability
70
Capacity
20
Ergonomics
35
Durability
85
Concealability
25
Recoil Control
45
Calibre Versatility
10
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Webley Longspur
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1853–1865
Quantity
2,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
44
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1853
  • Service Entry Year1853
  • DesignerWebley & Son
  • Weight (Empty)1.905 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersBritish Empire & Colonies, Bushrangers, Blackbirders
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)45.72 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production2,000
  • Production Start1853
  • Production End1865
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1853Production started
  2. 1865Production ended
173
years in service
12
years in production
2,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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