I am probable not making friends with this topic title, but it's more that I am seeking advice in the following thing:
I have a nice Webley MKVI revolver in original 455 caliber. Overall in good condition, however the blue finish is terrible and it starts to pick up some light pitting. This gun is where I live considered antique and exempt of licensing (Belgium / France, Europe).
I feel would like to shoot this old girl from time to time but Webley 455 brass is truly impossible to find here in Europe and unfortunately with the new legislation in the US it's impossible to have it imported from the US. Bottom line is, how to get her shooting again? I am experienced with reloading ofcourse and I already shoot 45 ACP. As far as I see it there are a few options:
- Finding a source of 455 webley brass. Seems impossible here in Europe but if anyone knows something, please let me know.
- Altering 45 ACP brass. Is that possible?
- Finding an already shaved cylinder for the this particular gun. If anyone knows a cylinder for sale then I am interested!
- Switching with somebody who wants to trade there 45acp cylinder for my unaltered one. Not sure yet If I would want that but it is an option.
- Altering, or 'shaving' the Original 455 cylinder back to 45 ACP. (this would be the most brutal, or perhaps even most barbarian way to go).
And btw, no worries, I DO have a feeling for the history and antiquity of this gun.
Ton
I have a nice Webley MKVI revolver in original 455 caliber. Overall in good condition, however the blue finish is terrible and it starts to pick up some light pitting. This gun is where I live considered antique and exempt of licensing (Belgium / France, Europe).
I feel would like to shoot this old girl from time to time but Webley 455 brass is truly impossible to find here in Europe and unfortunately with the new legislation in the US it's impossible to have it imported from the US. Bottom line is, how to get her shooting again? I am experienced with reloading ofcourse and I already shoot 45 ACP. As far as I see it there are a few options:
- Finding a source of 455 webley brass. Seems impossible here in Europe but if anyone knows something, please let me know.
- Altering 45 ACP brass. Is that possible?
- Finding an already shaved cylinder for the this particular gun. If anyone knows a cylinder for sale then I am interested!
- Switching with somebody who wants to trade there 45acp cylinder for my unaltered one. Not sure yet If I would want that but it is an option.
- Altering, or 'shaving' the Original 455 cylinder back to 45 ACP. (this would be the most brutal, or perhaps even most barbarian way to go).
And btw, no worries, I DO have a feeling for the history and antiquity of this gun.
Ton