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varifleman · March 26, 2013, 02:24 PM

Hi Lamarw: Unfortunately I don't have any other info on the pistol after initial delivery to the British government. Most of these pistols were refinished by the Brits at some time during their RAF service, most like just prior to or during WWII. Most were later converted to fire .45 ACP by replacing barrel and magazine due to ready availability of .45 ACP so I'm fortunate that this pistol is still in original .455 Eley caliber barrel and magazine.

March 26, 2013, 02:24 PM	#9
varifleman Member Join Date: August 9, 2010 Posts: 70	Hi Lamarw: Unfortunately I don't have any other info on the pistol after initial delivery to the British government. Most of these pistols were refinished by the Brits at some time during their RAF service, most like just prior to or during WWII. Most were later converted to fire .45 ACP by replacing barrel and magazine due to ready availability of .45 ACP so I'm fortunate that this pistol is still in original .455 Eley caliber barrel and magazine.