Webley 455 to 22 lr conversion OK for 6"?

Sir William · November 29, 2004, 11:00 PM

OK. I have a WWI 455 Webley. I am wanting one of Numrichs' 22 lr conversions. My 455 has a 6" barrel and the conversion denotes it is for 4" 455s. Anybody know what the difference is?

redneck · November 30, 2004, 04:57 PM

I would guess that they are supplying you with a sleeve for the barrel. It will only be 4 inches long (maybe a little over to allow for fitting), if they specify it as a 4" conversion kit. You might be able to use it in a 6" gun, but it will have the muzzle recessed by 2". I don't know how much of a problem that would cause.

Sir William · December 1, 2004, 11:28 PM

I is a sleeve. I really am wondering now. Those 45 single actions have 22 lr inserts for each chamber. My thought is that a 2" recess might not be a bad thing. It would increase cleaning needs. Hmmmm?

November 29, 2004, 11:00 PM	#1
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	Webley 455 to 22 lr conversion OK for 6"? OK. I have a WWI 455 Webley. I am wanting one of Numrichs' 22 lr conversions. My 455 has a 6" barrel and the conversion denotes it is for 4" 455s. Anybody know what the difference is?

November 30, 2004, 04:57 PM	#2
redneck Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 364	I would guess that they are supplying you with a sleeve for the barrel. It will only be 4 inches long (maybe a little over to allow for fitting), if they specify it as a 4" conversion kit. You might be able to use it in a 6" gun, but it will have the muzzle recessed by 2". I don't know how much of a problem that would cause.

December 1, 2004, 11:28 PM	#3
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	I is a sleeve. I really am wondering now. Those 45 single actions have 22 lr inserts for each chamber. My thought is that a 2" recess might not be a bad thing. It would increase cleaning needs. Hmmmm?