Holster and stocks for a .455 HE (6.5" bbl.)? Where to find one?

Kamerer · Jan 4, 2008

I'm looking to carry a .455 HE occasionally outdoors. Am puzzling about an economical holster for it:

1)would a web British Webley Mk.VI holster work? 2) Would the web canvas do more damage to the finish?
3)Do british web hangers' spacing mate up to american web belts, or do I need a British belt, too?

I like them as they appear to have a rearward cant to the belt hangers, which would make them work well for cross carry (RH) on a web belt (very practical and convenient when mounted).

4)Is there another source for quality and affordable holsters for these odd-barreled N's?

Also, I need to replace the grips - they have non-original, but excellent condition early post-war diamond Magna's on it which I plan on using to trade against original 1/2 circle gold medallions. I was thinking of just using take-off modern N-magna grips, but it makes me wonder

5)Is there a maker of reproduction grips to match this gun (1910-1920 1/2 circle gold medallion type)?

Eventually, I am going to have the gun lettered (sooner), and then restored (later).

Kamerer · Jan 4, 2008

I'm looking to carry a .455 HE occasionally outdoors. Am puzzling about an economical holster for it:

1)would a web British Webley Mk.VI holster work? 2) Would the web canvas do more damage to the finish?
3)Do british web hangers' spacing mate up to american web belts, or do I need a British belt, too?

I like them as they appear to have a rearward cant to the belt hangers, which would make them work well for cross carry (RH) on a web belt (very practical and convenient when mounted).

4)Is there another source for quality and affordable holsters for these odd-barreled N's?

Also, I need to replace the grips - they have non-original, but excellent condition early post-war diamond Magna's on it which I plan on using to trade against original 1/2 circle gold medallions. I was thinking of just using take-off modern N-magna grips, but it makes me wonder

5)Is there a maker of reproduction grips to match this gun (1910-1920 1/2 circle gold medallion type)?

Eventually, I am going to have the gun lettered (sooner), and then restored (later).

john traveler · Jan 4, 2008

I have a Webley MkVI in a british holster around here somewhere... not sure where it is right now. It's fairly tight fit, even for the MkVI that it is intended for. Likewise for the Canadian pattern pistol holster, which WILL fit. I dunno if the 6 1/2" barrel of your .455 HE would fit or not. The British holsters don't hang on the web belt grommeted holes like the US type do. They have two wide vertical "C" shaped metal clips that grasp the web belt at the top and bottom edges. In addition, some have smaller belt loops on the back of the holster. I'm pretty sure they will fit a GI web belt.

As far as gun security and protection goes, I favor the full flap holters too. Canvas though, has a major disadvantage in wet climates. They trap and hold moisture against the gun steel and are quite abrasive as they tend to trap and hold sand and dust too.

I would a recommend a nylon full flap holster as sold under the Uncle Mike brand. A pricier alternative is a lined leather Bianci or Safariland military style flap holster. You can find them in the "factory seconds" piles at gun shows.

cgt4570 · Jan 4, 2008

I picked up an unused surplus Canadian web flap holster on Ebay a few years ago for mine. It's a perfect fit. Yes, it will fit US pistol belts.

These had pre WW1 large deep dish gold medallion grips. They are getting pricy, but you should be able to find a shooter-condition pair for around $100. The diamond magnas on it now are probably worth near that. You could sell them and break even.

WW1 US type smooth 1917 grips will fit and look good, but they wouldn't technically be correct.

Chris

Kamerer · Jan 4, 2008

Thanks for the advice, this is very helpful.

I figured I could about break-even on the existing grips vs. the correct ones.

Ok, knowing a web flap holster will fit my US belt and the gun well, I will likely go with that. the point from John T. about holding moisture and abrasives is well taken. I plan on using it only in the summer on trail rides and not storing it in it, but that's good to think about here in Wet Western Washington.

Thanks alot, guys.

Bryan

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