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W145

The W145 is a stealth defence system semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the Wilson company of America.
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WALTHER GSP

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The Walter GSP is a range of German single-action semi-automatic target-shooting pistols. The standard Walther GSP is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge which it takes from a 5-round magazine, has a 115 mm barrel and an adjustable micrometer rear sight. Other models are available chambered in .32 Smith and Wesson Long with a shorter 107 mm barrel.
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WALTHER MODEL 9

The Walther Model 9 was a German semi-automatic pocket pistol introduced during the 1920's. The Walther Model 9 was produced in 6.35 mm calibre, took a 6-round magazine and had a 2-inch barrel. The Walther Model 9 was designed to be easily carried in a waistcoat pocket or lady's handbag.
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WALTHER OSP 2000

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The Walther OSP 2000 is a German single-action semi-automatic target-shooting pistol. The Walther OSP 2000 is chambered for the .22 Short cartridge which it takes from a 5-round magazine, has an 85 mm barrel and an adjustable micrometer rear sight.
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WALTHER P1

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The Walther P1 is a German short recoil, self-loading, double-action semi-automatic pistol developed from the Walther P3 pistol used by German forces during the Second World War. The Walther P1 is chambered for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge which it takes from an 8-round box magazine. It has a blade foresight, U notch rearsight and an effective range of 50 metres with a muzzle velocity of 350 metres per second. The Walther P1 differs from the earlier P38 in having a light-weight dual receiver and an improved design firing pin.
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WALTHER PP

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The Walther PP is a German blowback, semi-automatic service pistol introduced in 1929 for uniformed police service. The Walther PP was chambered for the 7.65 mm (.32 ACP), 9 mm Short cartridge, the .22 Long Rifle and some for the 6.35 mm .25 ACP cartridge, took an 8-round magazine and originally had a 85 mm barrel, modified to 99 mm in models made after 1945. The Walther PP had an effective range of 40 metres and a muzzle velocity of 290 metres per second firing the 7.65 mm cartridge.
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WALTHER TPH

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The Walther TPH is a German double-action semi-automatic service pistol. The Walther TPH is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge (a Jubilee model is also available in either .22 or .25 ACP calibre) which it takes from a 6-round magazine, has a 71 mm barrel and fixed sights.
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WEBLEY

Webley are a British firearms manufacturer. The .455 service revolver was in use with the British army from 1887 to 1915.
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WEBLEY .38 MK IV

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The Webley .38 Mk IV was a British double-action military revolver first produced in 1923 and first issued to supplement standard service pistols in 1943. The Webley .38 Mk IV was produced in .38 inch calibre, had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 5-inch barrel - 3-inch, 4-inch and 6-inch barrel lengths were also available. The Webley .38 Mk IV was in service with the British army from 1943 to 1956.
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WEBLEY .455 MK I PISTOL

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The Webley .455 Mk I Pistol was a British semi-automatic pistol in service with the British navy from 1915 to 1950. The Webley .455 Mk I Pistol was chambered for the .455 Webley and Scott cartridge which it took from a 7-round magazine and had a 5-inch barrel.
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WEBLEY BULLDOG

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The Webley Bulldog was a British series of small, heavy calibre personal defence revolvers produced between 1878 and 1939. The Webley Bulldog range were produced in .44, .45 and .380 calibres, with European copies being produced in metric sizes including 10.6 mm German Ordnance. The Webley Bulldog series had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 64 mm barrel.
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WEBLEY MK IV

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The Webley Mk IV was a British military revolver produced from 1899 to 1904 and issued to the British soldiers during the South African War. The Webley Mk IV was chambered for the .455 British Service cartridge, had a 6-chamber cylinder and was fitted with a 4-inch barrel, though 3-, 5- or 6-inch barrels could also be supplied.
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WEBLEY MK V

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The Webley Mk V was a British military revolver introduced in 1913 as an improvement for the Webley Mk IV. The Webley Mk V was chambered for the .455 British Service cartridge, had a 6-chamber cylinder and was fitted with a 4-inch barrel.
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WEBLEY MK VI

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The Webley Mk VI was a British military revolver first produced in 1915 and in service with the British army from 1915 to 1945. The Webley Mk VI was chambered for the .455 British service cartridge, had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 6-inch barrel. A .22 inch calibre training version was also produced.
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WEBLEY MODEL WG

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The Webley Model WG was a British personal protection revolver produced from 1885 to 1912 and bought by many British army officers. The Webley Model WG was chambered for the .455 Webley cartridge, had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 6-inch barrel.
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WEBLEY NO. 1

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The Webley No. 1 (officially the Pistol Webley .455 Mark 1) was a .455 inch calibre revolver manufactured by Webley & Scott from 1894 onwards. The Webley No. 1 was a top-breaking revolver made in both single-action and double-action models both of which had a 6-chamber cylinder. Typically the Webley No. 1 was made with a 4 inch barrel, and fitted with a blade foresight and notch rearsight. The Webley No. 1 had a muzzle velocity of 183 metres per second and a rate of fire of 24 rounds per minute and an effective range of 50 metres.
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WEBLEY POCKET HAMMERLESS

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The Webley Pocket Hammerless was a British hammerless pocket revolver produced from 1901 to 1936. The Webley Pocket Hammerless was produced in .320 revolver calibre, .32 Colt Long, .32 Colt Short and .32 Smith and Wesson calibres and had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 3-inch barrel.
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WEBLEY POCKET PISTOL NO 3

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The Webley Pocket Pistol No 3 was a British revolver produced from 1896 to 1939 in various forms. The Webley Pocket Pistol No 3 was generally produced in .38 Smith and Wesson calibre with fixed sight, a 6-chamber cylinder and a 3-inch barrel, but models with adjustable sights and various barrel lengths were also produced, and a few were made in .32 calibre.
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WEBLEY RIC

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The Webley RIC was a British heavy revolver produced from 1868 to 1939 and adopted by the Royal Irish Constabulary and other police forces. The Webley RIC was produced in .442, .450, .455 and .476 calibres, had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 4.5 inch barrel.
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WEBLEY TEMPEST

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The Webley Tempest was a British air pistol developed specifically as a low cost training weapon for all hand gun users. The Webley Tempest was produced in .177 and .22 calibres, had a 175 mm long barrel and had a muzzle velocity of 128 (.177 calibre) and 100 (.22 calibre) metres per second.
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WEBLEY-BENTLEY

The Webley-Bentley was an English revolver of the 1850s.
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WEBLEY-FOSBERY

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The Webley-Fosbery was a British double-action semi-automatic revolver based on the Webley Mk V and produced from 1901 to 1915. The Webley-Fosbery was chambered for the .455 British Service cartridge, had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 6-inch barrel. Operating on recoil, the recoil movement of the discharged cartridge caused the cylinder and barrel to slide back across the butt frame and cock the hammer ready for the next shot. Although an accurate weapon, the Webley-Fosbery was sensitive to dirt and as such was never officially adopted by the Army.
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WEBLEY-WILKINSON

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The Webley-Wilkinson was a British military revolver produced by Webley on behalf of the Wilkinson Sword company from 1884 to 1914 for sale to British Army officers. The Webley-Wilkinson was produced in various forms, and were produced in .455 British Service or .450 calibre and had a 6-chamber cylinder and a 6-inch barrel.
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WEIHRAUCH HW9

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The Weihrauch HW9 is a German target-shooting revolver produced since 1970. The Weihrauch HW9 is produced in various forms based upon .38 frame and a .22 barrel. The standard model is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, has a 6-chamber cylinder, a 150 mm barrel and adjustable rear sight. Other models have different barrel lengths, grips and sights.
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WILDEY MAGNUM

The Wildey Magnum is an American double-action semi-automatic hunting pistol which gained famed through the film 'Death Wish III' in which it featured. The Wildey Magnum is chambered for the .45 Winchester Magnum cartridge which it takes from a 7-round magazine, has various barrel lengths available of which the standard is 10-inches. The Wildey Magnum has adjustable sights.
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WINDICATOR

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The Arminus Windicator is a German double-action service and sporting revolver available in .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibres. The Windicator has a 6-chamber cylinder, fixed sights and a four inch barrel.
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