455 MARK II TRIPLE LOCK 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR HELP

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The New Service just has the standard Colt markings.

 

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If you discover that your grips are not original to the gun, I will trade you a very nice set of correct gold tone deep dish medallion grips plus I'll throw in some cash to boot. I can use another set like yours but I have an excess of the others.

We did the trade. I am very happy with how this worked out. Sent my grips to Chris. Received the correct grips from him after he had a chance to look mine over. This forum is great for a person like me. Thanks Chris. Appreciate you making this work.

 

[rhmc24]

Mine very similar, converted to .45 Colt ----

 

[AlanDavid]

Just to clarify things. Both the .455 British purchase triple lock and second model have the same cambering. They will both take .450, .476, and long and short case .455. The 11 mark found under the Enfield inspection and broad arrow mark on the second model .455 revolvers refers to the fact it is the second model; nothing to do with the ammunition it takes. You will never see the 11 mark under the Enfield inspection and broad arrow mark on a first model or triple lock .455 British service revolver.

Regards

AlanD
Sydney

 

[frankynohankypanky]

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

 

[handejector]

You will never see the 11 mark under the Enfield inspection and broad arrow mark on a first model or triple lock .455 British service revolver.

Regards

AlanD
Sydney

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Sorry about the lousy pics.
Double broad arrow on frame and the knuckle at top of backstrap.

I have seen other TL 455's over the years that have broad arrows, some cancelled, some not.

 

[AlanDavid]

Just to clarify I was referring to the "11" mark only never appearing on first model or triple lock .455 British contract revolvers.

Regards

AlanD
Sydney

 

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Received my S&W factory letter on the triple lock

No surprises. I received the letter a couple of weeks ago. The serial number on the letter is wrong. Talked with Roy Jinks and a new corrected letter, with the correct serial number is on the way. Other than the incorrect serial number the information is correct. This First Model Hand Ejector was shipped to Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartidge Co., New York City, NY, agents for the British Government.