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APD Mark H · January 20, 2007, 08:53 PM

The 455 Webley/Colt may just have the thinnest rim of any modern revolver cartridge, at least that I have ever seen.

When a Webley gets converted it chambers the thickest rim of any revolver cartridge.... the 45 AR.

This creates way too much clearance for the original cartridge.

January 20, 2007, 08:53 PM	#6
APD Mark H Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 45	The 455 Webley/Colt may just have the thinnest rim of any modern revolver cartridge, at least that I have ever seen. When a Webley gets converted it chambers the thickest rim of any revolver cartridge.... the 45 AR. This creates way too much clearance for the original cartridge.