.455 Auto (Webley) - Anyone got one?

[Jorlcrin]

Not talking about the revolver, but the auto.
.455 Auto Mk1 [Webley]
Adopted by the Royal Navy in 1912; roughly 30 years in service.

Semi-rimmed case; looks like a big-arse .45ACP.

Anyone on this forum have one?

[wrenchman]

I have only read bout them

[Leeross]

Gday I have just seen your post I have recently bought one of these pistols hopefully pick it up in next few days when pta comes through, trying to find ammunition components for while now but not lot of luck. Cheers

[No1Mk3]

Gday I have just seen your post I have recently bought one of these pistols hopefully pick it up in next few days when pta comes through, trying to find ammunition components for while now but not lot of luck. Cheers

Try loading 45ACP cases with 200g .454 Colt 45 projectiles at 700fps. Hatcher used 45ACP in his tests and while he didn't break his pistol it is still a bad idea. If your W&S Auto won't run ACP brass then you will need to make it from 45 Colt by turning the rim to 0.500" (12.7mm) to 0.505" (12.83mm) diameter and trimming to 0.93" (23.5mm)

PS: Forgot to mention extractor groove, 0.440" diameter x 0.045" wide,

[Leeross]

Thanks for that No 1 mk3 , I picked up the pistol yesterday, i reckon it’s bloody brilliant one my favourites ,very well made . Cheers

[wrenchman]

can you post a pic picture of it I would love to see I have only read of them never seen one