Webley conversion
I have a Webley Mark VI revolver. How do I tell if it is original .455 caliber or if it has been converted to the standard .45? Thanks, Gunswapper.
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Slug the bore. If it measures .455 it wont shoot worth a damn with 45ACP ammo whatever might have been done with the cylinder. 0 -
About 99% of the conversions commonly encountered in the U.S. were to .45 ACP using the half-moon clips. This was done by grinding or turning down the back face of the cylinder to provide enough space for the thickness of the loaded clips. If they fit, there's a very high degree of probability that yours has been converted. If they won't fit (the loaded clips of .45 ACP) then it is probably in the original caliber. Also, the revolvers were originally blue, and if the rear of the cylinder face is "white" it indicates removal of metal. I have one of the conversions that shoots very well with lead bullets. 0 -
What the Mountain Hunter and V37 said.[:D] 0 -
yeh........same said here.....[:D]
....If you have to shoot...SHOOT!...don't talk!0 -
Webleys that have been re-faced for 45 ACP are easy to recognize. They have serial numbers stamped on the rear of the cylinder. If yours are cut in half, yours is likely to be a 45 ACP. Also, they have one or more proofmarks on the cylinder face. If yours are faint or missing, bingo. Additionally, it's easy to see the large gap between the rear of the cylinder and the breechface.
Actually, Webleys were phosphated with a black bake-on paint over it.
Keep in mind that the original 455 Eley (or Webley) cartridge was loaded considerably lighter than 45 ACP- something like 12000 CUP compared to 45 ACP's 16000 CUP. The Webley has a massive, heavy frame, but most people will tell you to use light handloads for 45 ACP. 5 or 6 gr of Unique with 250 or 260 gr bullets will come close to simulating the original loads. Also, because of the Webley's tight throat, it does perform better with lead bullets.0
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