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Originally Posted by 22hipower
The technical approach is interesting; much to learn about cylinder lengths.
No one has commented though on a question I asked above; why would the Brits accept (see light acceptance marks shown on frame in OP's first post) a revolver in 45 Colt early in WWI? They had no other weapons, to my knowledge, that used that cartridge. Clearly the gun was accepted as a MKII by the Brits as proven by the stamps. Thoughts?
Jeff
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I cannot see them closely enough, but those are likely Canadian acceptance marks. The Canadians also proofed their guns in that location and generally applied far fewer than the Brits. This further supports the narrative that this is a Ottawa Government shipment ordered by an officer/RCMP for personal use. I do not see the other Canadian military proofs I'd expect. So I'm thinking a personal issue/ordered service weapon. Based upon information at hand, I think this is is a single shipment Canadian .455 Mark II. The question is if it is a .455 or .45 Colt chamber originally.