SKU: F5/14
A rare and historically fascinating Webley Model 1922 semi-automatic pistol, chambered in 9mm Browning Long (9x20mm SR) and manufactured in 1926 for the South African Union Defence Force (UDF).
Originally prototyped around 1920, the Model 1922 emerged following the South African UDF's search for a new military sidearm. Webley's design reportedly offered a considerable cost advantage over the Luger, and an initial order for 1,000 pistols was placed – making this example one of that original 1,000-pistol UDF contract.
Sometimes referred to as the “African Model”, the Model 1922 remained a distinctly limited-production Webley. Total production up to 1929 amounted to approximately 1,900 pistols, making surviving examples an unusual and desirable part of both Webley and South African military firearms history.
The pistol is chambered for 9x20mm SR / 9mm Browning Long, a lower-powered cartridge than 9mm Parabellum which allowed Webley to employ a comparatively straightforward unlocked breech / blowback design. The pistol is also fitted with a magazine safety.
The left-hand side carries Webley's name and address, together with “9mm Automatic Pistol” and the famous Webley Flying Bullet logo. The right-hand side bears the important South African UDF markings, providing a direct visual link to the pistol's original military contract.
Finished with chequered grips and a lanyard ring, this example retains a stunning original blued finish and presents exceptionally well.
A genuinely scarce and beautiful piece of Webley history, representing one of the company's most interesting interwar military automatic pistol designs.
Offered for the appropriate Section 7(3) or Section 5 authority.
Key Features:
- Manufacturer: Webley
- Model: Model 1922
- Year of Manufacture: 1926
- Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Calibre: 9mm Browning Long / 9x20mm SR
- Sometimes known as the “African Model”
- Originally prototyped circa 1920
- Produced for the South African Union Defence Force (UDF)
- One of the initial 1,000 UDF contract pistols
- Approximately 1,900 Model 1922 pistols produced in total up to 1929
- Unlocked breech / blowback design
- Fitted with magazine safety
- Webley name and address markings
- Marked “9mm Automatic Pistol”
- Famous Webley Flying Bullet logo
- South African UDF markings
- Chequered grips
- Lanyard ring
- Stunning original blued finish
- Scarce interwar British military pistol
- 9x20mm Browning Long ammunition remains commercially manufactured by PPU
- Offered for the appropriate Section 7(3) or Section 5 authority
Condition:
A particularly attractive example retaining a stunning original blued finish. The pistol presents beautifully and retains its important Webley and South African UDF markings. Please review all supplied photographs carefully for the exact condition, markings, finish and configuration.
