Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 08 Oct 2021

Weebly Scott: Made in India Revolver

Why in News

• On October 7, 2021, the domestic revolver from renowned British firearms company Weebly and Scott hit the Indian market with its first delivery in Lucknow.

Key Points

• JPS Syal of Capital Gun House said that this is the first revolver made in the private sector under the 'Made in India' campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first revolver was handed over to Sudhir Kumar Gupta.
• The British firm had tied up with Lucknow-based Seal Manufacturers to manufacture firearms and it is being manufactured in Hardoi. According to the agreement, the company will not sell the revolver directly, but through the gun house.
• This unit is Weebley and Scott's first unit in the country. Revolver, pistol, airgun will be made in this unit. The revolver will cost around Rs 1.55 lakh.
• It is noteworthy that Weebley is famous for the revolvers and automatic pistols supplied to the British Empire, especially the British Army during both World Wars since 1887.
• In 2010 Weebley and Scott resumed production of shotguns for commercial sale.