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John Holbrook
09-26-11, 21:10
I bought this beautifull Colt .455 at the Great Falls show last weekend and will display it as shown... I have had a couple before, however this one is all correct and original and the bore is perfect!!!

http://www.fototime.com/%7BD20A445F-5078-444B-BB8F-903876311795%7D/origpict/DSC01035.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BC0AE8110-8FC1-4DB8-8921-7ECD4411272C%7D/origpict/DSC01038.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BD0B896A4-0926-4E2A-AA9E-E300AB8EDED4%7D/origpict/DSC01039.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7B0A0877A5-010C-48A1-B3FC-C307196DCEC9%7D/origpict/DSC01081.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7B91967589-EF3E-4370-986D-FF8DCF576CEF%7D/origpict/DSC01083.JPG

And the display.....


http://www.fototime.com/%7BBB32CF61-26AA-4E68-AEE7-9B065E91F822%7D/origpict/DSC01040.JPG
.45fmjoe
09-26-11, 21:45
It's beautiful, John!
TOrrock
09-26-11, 22:22
That's very cool.

So, I'm guessing .455 Eley Automatic is one caliber Fiocchi probably doesn't load.......
John Holbrook
09-26-11, 22:31
I don't believe that anyone loads the auto version and original surplus ammo is VERY EXPENSIVE...----:rolleyes:
SeriousStudent
09-26-11, 23:50
What a fascinating pistol! Is there any way you can find out where it has traveled, in British military service?

Thanks for posting the photos, I have never even heard of one of those. Congrats on a very nice purchase.
John Holbrook
09-27-11, 00:09
What a fascinating pistol! Is there any way you can find out where it has traveled, in British military service?

Thanks for posting the photos, I have never even heard of one of those. Congrats on a very nice purchase.

Between 1917 and 1919, Colt delivered 10,500 of the .455 pistols to the Royal Air Force. I have no history on this one, however it is very rare to find one in this condition. Most were stamped RAF or R.A.F. on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. They were used in WW I and WW II and most were refinished.. This one has a near perfect bore, which is even more rare!!!

http://www.fototime.com/%7B70CD5F72-7453-4AB3-AE37-96FE24BB10EC%7D/origpict/DSC01086.JPG
SpankMonkey
10-01-11, 10:07
A rare treat. Again thank you for sharing.
Jake'sDad
10-01-11, 10:34
Beautiful piece!

I hope the Brit who was issued that, realized how lucky he was, considering some of the other possibilities at the time.

Probably too late in the war for it to have been used air to air, but who knows what stories it could tell if it could talk?

I've got to keep an eye out for you at shows. I'd love to see some of your stuff up close.
Jake'sDad
10-01-11, 11:02
That's very cool.

So, I'm guessing .455 Eley Automatic is one caliber Fiocchi probably doesn't load.......


I don't believe that anyone loads the auto version and original surplus ammo is VERY EXPENSIVE...----:rolleyes:

Strangely enough, I think I actually have some ammo/brass for that.

We could load it up and put some rounds through that thing! :D
ccosby
10-01-11, 11:06
Very nice. How much did it set you back?
kmrtnsn
10-01-11, 11:16
Very nice. .455 Eley is a caliber that I am not familiar with. There has to be some interesting history on that orphan caliber.
Jake'sDad
10-01-11, 14:48
Very nice. .455 Eley is a caliber that I am not familiar with. There has to be some interesting history on that orphan caliber.
.455 Eley (Webley) Auto.

.455 Eley (Webley) is a series of different cartridges.

Catridgecollectors.org has a little write up.

http://cartridgecollectors.org/455/introto455.htm
SGB
10-01-11, 16:43
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ralph
10-01-11, 17:14
John;
On the pic showing the right side of the pistol, above the triggerguard, is that a small stamp saying "not english made"?
Suwannee Tim
10-01-11, 18:58
If it will accept a 45 ACP magazine you could have an ACP barrel fitted then we could shoot it!:D:D (Ducks and runs) Fine looking piece of plunder there.