Triple Lock with a Sting

[GRI]

Several years ago I picked up this WWI British Smith and Wesson Triple Lock. I thought it would be nice to have and it is in nice condition, but it was converted to another cartridge from .455. Unlike normal people, who converted to .45 acp, for some reason they decided to convert it to .22 Hornet. While it is possible it was used in developing the .22 Hornet before WWII, I am sure it is the only Triple Lock in this caliber.

 

[GRI]

Side View of .22 Hornet Triple Lock.

 

[GRI]

Side View of .22 Hornet Triple Lock also.

 

[19leben]

So, the barrel is sleeved I guess?
Can we see a picture of the muzzle?

Thanks!

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[GRI]

The barrel has been sleeved.

 

[series guy]

I like it! Probably won't run into another guy at the range shooting one.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Have you shot it? Curious if the tapered Hornet cartridges have any setback and lockup issues. I have a K-22 .224 Harvey Kay-Chuk, which is the shortened and Ackley style case. No set back or lockups with the straight walled cases.

 

[Tom K]

I have a Model 15 rebarrelled and chambered for .22 Hornet that I have yet to shoot. Factory ammo is too long but the handloads that came with it use Jet bullets, which are a little shorter.

 

[rct269]

Where there's a will, there's a way-----------and why not?!!

Translation: If it feels good, do it!!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[H Richard]

These older N Frames were used for a lot of early conversions. I have a .455 Mk2 converted to 38 Special. It was done so well the original finish wasn't disturbed. The only thing (externally) noticeable is the front sight is filed down to regulate to the 38. It's a neat old gun and fine shooter.

 

[ExcitableBoy]

Beyond slick!!! Great 'smithing. I wonder who?

 

[jimmyj]

These older N Frames were used for a lot of early conversions. I have a .455 Mk2 converted to 38 Special. It was done so well the original finish wasn't disturbed. The only thing (externally) noticeable is the front sight is filed down to regulate to the 38. It's a neat old gun and fine shooter.

In the middle 1950s I owned a Webley Mk. VI .455 revolver that had been re - chambered to .38spl.by a previous owner. The barrel and chambers had been sleeved