.45 ACP Webley

Josafoot · 07-10-2017, 03:44 PM

Thanks, As usual the luger forums provides excellent answers at a timely rate.

I have seen some of the photos and the article linked above. I also wanted to check with what I consider to be a very reliable source. I do have a few questions about this still:

1. Of the three pictures, the one with the casings confuses me as to what actually happened there. Any thoughts?

2. Is there a good source for .455 ammo? I am not really set up for reloading but it looks like .455 ammo is scarce or very expensive. Is this true or am I not looking in the correct spots.

3. Where can I find the proper loading information for both .455 and .45 ACP, for webley's. More specifically, for blank shooting but general knowledge as well. There appears to be quite a variety of issues webley .455 ammo.

rolandtg · 07-10-2017, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josafoot

Thanks, As usual the luger forums provides excellent answers at a timely rate.
1. Of the three pictures, the one with the casings confuses me as to what actually happened there. Any thoughts?

Looks like the shooter was using a full-moon clip and had fired three rounds and the failure occurred upon firing the fourth round.

rhuff · 07-11-2017, 02:47 PM

If you decide to try your hand at handloading, and own a Webley converted to 45ACP, I will be more than happy to help you develop some very "soft" loads for it. Off the top of my head, I don't know of any factory 455 Webley revolver ammo for sale currently. I would expect it to be pricey if found. I will look for some if you wish.

I own a 1914 Colt 1911 in 455 Eley auto. This ammo is like "hen's teeth" to find, and very pricey. It can be made from other brass cut down and handloaded.

kurusu · 07-11-2017, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rhuff

If you decide to try your hand at handloading, and own a Webley converted to 45ACP, I will be more than happy to help you develop some very "soft" loads for it. Off the top of my head, I don't know of any factory 455 Webley revolver ammo for sale currently. I would expect it to be pricey if found. I will look for some if you wish.

I own a 1914 Colt 1911 in 455 Webley auto. This ammo is like "hen's teeth" to find, and very pricey. It can be made from other brass cut down and handloaded.

Fiocchi still makes them.

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07-10-2017, 03:44 PM	#1
Josafoot User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks, As usual the luger forums provides excellent answers at a timely rate. I have seen some of the photos and the article linked above. I also wanted to check with what I consider to be a very reliable source. I do have a few questions about this still: 1. Of the three pictures, the one with the casings confuses me as to what actually happened there. Any thoughts? 2. Is there a good source for .455 ammo? I am not really set up for reloading but it looks like .455 ammo is scarce or very expensive. Is this true or am I not looking in the correct spots. 3. Where can I find the proper loading information for both .455 and .45 ACP, for webley's. More specifically, for blank shooting but general knowledge as well. There appears to be quite a variety of issues webley .455 ammo.

07-11-2017, 02:47 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,751 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	If you decide to try your hand at handloading, and own a Webley converted to 45ACP, I will be more than happy to help you develop some very "soft" loads for it. Off the top of my head, I don't know of any factory 455 Webley revolver ammo for sale currently. I would expect it to be pricey if found. I will look for some if you wish. I own a 1914 Colt 1911 in 455 Eley auto. This ammo is like "hen's teeth" to find, and very pricey. It can be made from other brass cut down and handloaded.