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    The THR Walker Club

    1st pistole I ever purchased, which I found in a Pawn Shop in my home town while I was still in HS, Brand New in the Box for $50.00
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    calibre winchester 1873 updated pics

    Merwin, Hulbert & Co. owned controlling interest in H&A & added on to the H&A factory so that the factory could specifically manufacture M,H&Co.'s Automatic Ejection Revolvers & they also hired the Craftsman to make them. H&A insisted that they had a right to put their name on M,H&Co...
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    What's your favorite wheel gun?

    One of my all time favorites! The 2nd & 3rd Model M,H&Co. Automatic Ejection Pocket Army Revolvers. Actually that would be, "Merwin, Hulbert & Co.". ;) There was never, ever an "&" between the 2 names when Specifically referring to the Company. :cool: Looks as if you've a rather nice 2nd Model...
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    Grip question

    As stated previously the Proper Stance that was described is what became know as the "Bisley Stance", Which is a Bent Elbow, Weak Wrist configuration. The thought being that the Natural Point of Aim was the best way to hit your target in Any kind of Situation. The pistole is cocked w/ the...
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    double howdah pistol

    Anything over .50 calibre is considered a Destructive device, so no, I would state that nothing today matching what is known as a Howdah pistole is being readily manufactured. For those who wish to View a other types of Howdah Pistoles follow the links...
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    one more historical question: what as the most powerfull bp revolver catridge

    unspellable You can look it up Yourself, if you've a Mind to in Dowell's, "The Webley Story", that's where I Copied it from. :neener:
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    one more historical question: what as the most powerfull bp revolver catridge

    Gave you what I was able to find & that wasn't amoungst the Data.
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    one more historical question: what as the most powerfull bp revolver catridge

    The 1866 Webley/Tranter/Boxer Revolvers A solid frame centre fire double-action revolver, the revolver was designed to take the most powerful hand gun cartridge of the day - the .577 Boxer. O.A. Length- 1.225 Case Length- .800 Case Dia.- .658 head/ .638 mouth Bullet Dia.- .618 Bullet...
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    I have a dream.... BP revolver

    Ever hear of the .577 Boxer pistole cartridge for the .577 Webley & Tranter Solid frame revolvers?
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    what to do with a shot out webley 455

    Actually the Best thing to do is Really clean that Bore up as best you can & Slug it to see what size it is now & to see how much of the Rifling that is left will imprint on the slug. Next have a Mould made & start casting them up yourself & make Sure that You get a Hollow Base .455 or what...
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