What AlanD says above is correct.
Reference to 'Revolvers of the British Services, 1854-1954' by Chamberlain and Taylerson tells us that the official nomenclature for these revolvers was;
Triple Lock; "Pistol, Smith & Wesson, .455 inch with 6.5 inch barrel, Mark I (Land)".
2nd Model; "Pistol, Smith & Wesson, .455 inch with 6.5 inch barrel, Mark II (Land)".
For information on the various British military handgun cartridges I suggest going to the website of the International Ammunition Association, (Google it), and look for an excellent essay entitled, "Those Confusing .455's", by Chris. Punnett.
Frank S.
SWCA2052
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