This is my first post, although I have been reading the really helpful threads for a while. So I'm wondering if anyone out there has any information on this handgun I've just bought. I'm in Tasmania, so the gun laws are a bit tricky, and the revolver itself is classed as a "Prohibited Weapon". Luckily the local pistol club I belong to has endorsed my application as a 'Historical" arm and also for Metallic Silhouette ( !!! ). This means I've got about 6 weeks before I can even see it, so I'll use the time for some research.
It's a Webley-Pryse .455 revolver, made @1889-90, probably black powder, and in original condition. It has the SN "GMR 5 " stamped on it, if that means anything to anyone. I bought it from a dealer on mainland Australia, who has a good reputation, and deals only with Military issue firearms. All I've seen is a couple of photographs, but he assures me it is in quite good condition, and should be a good shooter, although he knows not much more about it The only Webleys' I knew about were the WW1 era models ie Mk iv etc, the Webley -Scott and the 38 derivatives of WW2.
I have reloading dies for the .455, loading data, some Trailboss, some starlight cases coming, and a handful of 45 cal cast 230gr projectiles, just to see if it will work. I won't know how well it will shoot the 45 cal projectiles, but the cost of the RCBS .455 mold is prohibitive. I'm just wondering if anyone out there knows where I could find out more about it, or have any tips or advice, cheers....