Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... - The Firearms Forum

Gaines Blackwell · 09-11-2011, 10:17 PM

Similar to a Webley but not that make. It was found in Pakistan and in the same family since new. Would great appreciate help in finding out who made it.

Gaines Blackwell
Auburn, AL

Jim K · 09-11-2011, 11:19 PM

All I can tell is that it is a Pryse latch design. Those were made by Webley, other makers in England, and in Belgium by August Francotte & Co. and others. They were also made in the Pakistan area (the famous Darra pass region) but that one looks far too well made to be a local product.

Jim

Gaines Blackwell · 09-12-2011, 08:10 AM

Thanks , Jim, I thought it might be Belgium and less likely French.

Gaines

waynescyclegarage · 09-28-2011, 10:29 PM

I saw this gun featured in a movie from a book by Clive Cussler. Sahara, great movie and great feature about your gun
I assume it is priceless.
He called it a 45.5 just before he killed one of the good guys with it!
wayne

Brisk44 · 09-29-2011, 03:45 PM

I will have to look for that in the movie.

45Auto · 10-05-2011, 08:18 AM

I think your revolver was made to shoot the .450 cartridge. Although the .455 will fit I suspect the revolver was made prior to the adoption of this round in 1889.

09-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
Gaines Blackwell Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... Similar to a Webley but not that make. It was found in Pakistan and in the same family since new. Would great appreciate help in finding out who made it. Gaines Blackwell Auburn, AL -->

09-11-2011, 11:19 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... All I can tell is that it is a Pryse latch design. Those were made by Webley, other makers in England, and in Belgium by August Francotte & Co. and others. They were also made in the Pakistan area (the famous Darra pass region) but that one looks far too well made to be a local product. Jim

09-12-2011, 08:10 AM	#3
Gaines Blackwell Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... Thanks , Jim, I thought it might be Belgium and less likely French. Gaines

09-28-2011, 10:29 PM	#4
waynescyclegarage V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 124	Re: Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... I saw this gun featured in a movie from a book by Clive Cussler. Sahara, great movie and great feature about your gun I assume it is priceless. He called it a 45.5 just before he killed one of the good guys with it! wayne

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Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... I will have to look for that in the movie.

10-05-2011, 08:18 AM	#6
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,121	Re: Need help on finding the maker of this .455 revolver.... I think your revolver was made to shoot the .450 cartridge. Although the .455 will fit I suspect the revolver was made prior to the adoption of this round in 1889.