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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-13-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By varifleman
Re: Webley-Scott .455 1913 Model MKI Navy Automatic Pistol

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/G00523/
Here's a link showing Commander Samson Royal Naval Air Service holding this type Model 1913 MK1-N in hand. The boxy breech block and exposed barrel are...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-12-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By varifleman
Re: Webley-Scott .455 1913 Model MKI Navy Automatic Pistol

I've got the .455 Automatic bullets, brass and loading dies from Buffalo Arms and will load some and see how it shoots along with my .455 Webley 1917 British Amry contract Colt Government Model...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-11-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By varifleman
Re: Webley-Scott .455 1913 Model MKI Navy Automatic Pistol

A few more photos to show 1914 acceptance mark on frame, broad arrow property mark on grip and a 7-pack of .455 Webley self-loading ammmo dated January 30, 1919.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-11-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By varifleman
Webley-Scott .455 1913 Model MKI Navy Automatic Pistol

Here for your viewing pleasure is my Webley-Scott .455 Model 1913 MK1 N Navy pistol serial number 3800 which was accepted into service in 1914. I found on-line an interesting article "The .455 Webley...
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 677
Posted By varifleman
Re: Piers Morgan

ditto to all. The last person to lecture us on the 2nd amendment is that pompous, pasty face Limey blowhard! I watched his first show on "Guns in America" where he promised a "dialogue" which turned...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 12-31-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By varifleman
Re: British Proofed 1914 Colt Government Model

A few more photos:
Forum: The 1911 Forum 12-31-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By varifleman
British Proofed 1914 Colt Government Model

I've attached for your enjoyment a few photos of my London-proofed Colt .45 ACP Government Model pistol serial number C13731 made in 1914 and shipped to Colt's London Armoury Agency in late 1914 or...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 10-31-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By varifleman
Re: 1918 British Contract Colt Government Model

JIm K: Thanks for comments; I have two .455 Eley magazines in addition to the .45 ACP magazine pictured with the pistol. I'm looking for a .455 Eley barrel for this pistol so any leads would be...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 10-30-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By varifleman
Re: 1918 British Contract Colt Government Model

Double D: I haven't shot it yet but will do so soon as all this Sandy bad weather passes. The pistol looks like other British contract .455 Webley Gov't Model pistols I've seen which have been...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 10-29-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By varifleman
Re: 1918 British Contract Colt Government Model

DoubleD: My understanding is that the British refinished these RAF pistols during their service life probably before WWII.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 10-29-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By varifleman
Re: 1918 British Contract Colt Government Model

A few more photos.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 10-29-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By varifleman
1918 British Contract Colt Government Model

Here for your viewing pleasure are photos of my WWI RAF British military proofed Colt 1911. It was one of 400 pistols shipped to Captain Sir Connop Guthrie, Pier 60, North River NY NY on March 12,...
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