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Old 03-11-2012, 09:18 PM
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2nd model HE shipped to Winchester to use as a test gun.
I'm presuming this was done because W.R.A. had been contracted to be an ammunition supplier to the British Commonwealth for these revolvers?

Also, are my eyes deceiving me, or has that front sight been lowered (by flattening the top)?

And finally, what's with that "455 Colt" marking?

Fascinating piece of history, thanks for sharing.
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