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S&W .455 MKll Hand Ejector Second Model, 1916 Canadian
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<blockquote data-quote="D V US" data-source="post: 4206575" data-attributes="member: 34558"><p>I picked this old service revolver up last weekend to scratch an itch. Now, I'm sure you are wondering why on earth I would want a .455? The answer is because it has been converted to .45 Colt. I have been wanting a Smith model 25 for some time now, but just couldn't justify the price they bring. Those who know me know that I have 3 loves, old revolvers, S&Ws and anything.45 Colt. So when I saw this, I had to have it. Made in early 1916 for the British Commonwealth and sent to Canada, it served through 2 world wars before being sold surplus and converted for the American market. I was a little nervous about accuracy with the original chambering of .455 Webley ( or .455 Eley, .455 Colt, .455 MK l... dang Brits, it's hard enough to understand what they say as it is) going to a .454 bullet. They problem that the model 25s almost always have oversize cylinder throats was also in the back of my mind. When I got it home I checked the throats with one of my bullets and it was snug, so I was very happy. My range trip also made me very happy with some nice groups at 15 yards, even if I do have to aim a little high. I'm not sure what they were thinking with the 70s N frame target stocks and stainless plate, but the Elk stags needed a home anyway.[ATTACH=full]448189[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]448190[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D V US, post: 4206575, member: 34558"] I picked this old service revolver up last weekend to scratch an itch. Now, I'm sure you are wondering why on earth I would want a .455? The answer is because it has been converted to .45 Colt. I have been wanting a Smith model 25 for some time now, but just couldn't justify the price they bring. Those who know me know that I have 3 loves, old revolvers, S&Ws and anything.45 Colt. So when I saw this, I had to have it. Made in early 1916 for the British Commonwealth and sent to Canada, it served through 2 world wars before being sold surplus and converted for the American market. I was a little nervous about accuracy with the original chambering of .455 Webley ( or .455 Eley, .455 Colt, .455 MK l... dang Brits, it's hard enough to understand what they say as it is) going to a .454 bullet. They problem that the model 25s almost always have oversize cylinder throats was also in the back of my mind. When I got it home I checked the throats with one of my bullets and it was snug, so I was very happy. My range trip also made me very happy with some nice groups at 15 yards, even if I do have to aim a little high. I'm not sure what they were thinking with the 70s N frame target stocks and stainless plate, but the Elk stags needed a home anyway.[ATTACH=full]448189[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]448190[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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