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Unread 06-13-2017, 01:31 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Chickenthief View Post
When Webley revolvers was imported into the US in the 60's no ammo was avaliable so the cylinders got shaved and 45 ACP in moonclips was the ticket.
What noone thought of is that standard 45 ACP pressures are higher than .455 proof pressures.
Many a webley has been turned into paperweights on that account but most survived which is a testament to the inherent strength of the design.
True,
but totally irrelevant to the subject of this thread.
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