Our Heritage

Our Story

Webley & Scott is one of the oldest names in the gun industry with over two centuries of production of some of the most famous firearms the world has ever seen - the Webley revolver, shotguns, and Webley rifles. Webley was founded in the late 18th century by William Davies who originally made bullet moulds. In 1834, the company was taken over by his son-in-law, Philip Webley, and his brother James who began the production of percussion sporting guns. Two sons, Thomas and Henry, entered the family business during the 1860's. Webley manufactured several types of pistols over the subsequent years, including single and double action percussion revolvers as well as pin-fire and center-fire revolvers. It is for the production of handguns, that Webley became famous. Webley's production originally consisted of hand-crafted firearms, although mass-production was later introduced to supply police and military buyers. Now, Webley & Scott have come to the United States, sharing their classic style with the discerning American shooter.

Our Heritage

Building Quality Shotguns since 1790

Webley founded by William Davies in Birmingham, England to manufacture bullet moulds.

Business passes to Philip Webley and renamed ‘Webley & Son’.

Webley manufactures 1st production revolver named the Longspur.

Webley merges with W&C Scott & Sons to become The Webley & Scott Revolver & Arms Co. Ltd in Birmingham.

Webley & Scott develop the 12 gauge percussion cap shotgun.

A pair of Webley RIC Model revolvers are presented to Major General George Armstrong Custer by Lord Berkley. These revolvers were later used during his service and death in the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Webley unveils the rugged Webley Mark 1 with its unique top-break design.

Webley Revolvers become the official sidearm of the British Defense Forces and remain in service until 1964.

Webley develops the .470 Nitro Express Double rifle, forever changing the big-game hunting world.

The First World War begins in which Webley manufacturers over 310,000 Mark VI revolvers for service use.

Webley introduces the Webley Mark I Air Pistol and the 500 Series Shotgun

Webley begins manufacturing the 700 Series Side by Side shotgun.

Webley & Scott AG formed from Webley, Webley & Scott, and AGS brands. The 900 Series Over & Under Shotgun is introduced with classic lines and style.

Webley launches the 1000 Series and 950 Series shotguns.

Webley expands into the United States market with Webley & Scott US.

Testimonials

This is by far the best shotgun I’ve owned, and I’ve owned custom-fitted shotguns before. The Webley & Scott 900 Series has changed my shooting game and it looks really nice on the rack. In fact, every time I head to range people ask where I was able to get such a nice shotgun and want to give it a try. You are the best!

John Smith

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