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Unread 02-04-2014, 12:11 AM   #7
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The .455 Auto was for the Webley semi-automatic revolver (and should not be fired in one of the revolvers). Wouldn't the .455 Colts have just used standard .455 revolver ammunition (Mk IIs, probably?)?
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