I sure would like to know if this is factory (SN 22486).
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-Bill
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Anyone Here Get This Mk II in .45 Colt?
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I don't have it.
The rear of the cylinder still has the proof marks, so it hasn't had the rear machined for the slightly thicker .45 Colt rims. I wonder if the recoil shield has been filed down?
The rear of the cylinder still has the proof marks, so it hasn't had the rear machined for the slightly thicker .45 Colt rims. I wonder if the recoil shield has been filed down?
rincar
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I have one that's been converted to 45 Colt. Mine has been converted by relieving each by each chamber. Those converted in this way will also fire the original 455 Webley cartridge.
Bill,
I did not get that one.
However, documented Canadian 45 Colts are in the vicinity of serial #74XXX, both before and after this #.
#22486 has been converted to 45 Colt:
The ramp of the upper recoil shield has been shaved off.
Contrary to the auction listing, the photo of the chambers does show reaming of the original shoulder IMHO.
The front sight does not appear to have the extra height of the 45 Colt.
The front sight height on the factory chambered .45 Colts is the dead giveaway. They're a bit taller than 455 revolvers. Easiest to tell with both revolvers compared side by side and/or measured.
I hope that helps,
I did not get that one.
However, documented Canadian 45 Colts are in the vicinity of serial #74XXX, both before and after this #.
#22486 has been converted to 45 Colt:
The ramp of the upper recoil shield has been shaved off.
Contrary to the auction listing, the photo of the chambers does show reaming of the original shoulder IMHO.
The front sight does not appear to have the extra height of the 45 Colt.
The front sight height on the factory chambered .45 Colts is the dead giveaway. They're a bit taller than 455 revolvers. Easiest to tell with both revolvers compared side by side and/or measured.
I hope that helps,
OP
Ah, yes… the front sight. I forgot about that as an indicator.
Thank you, Jim.
-Bill
Thank you, Jim.
-Bill
