Most functional and fun antique?

[Philthy1]

Any suggestions or what would be a good antique for functionality, power and hopefully appreciating value? I'm kinda thinking SAA or maybe a bulldog. Would there be more reasonable options? I've got no issues with reloading, brass forming etc. Also not looking to spend more than 2k or so.

 

[gnmontey]

MK1 Webley.

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[Smcx]

I'm currently having fun with a colt 1877 in 41LC.
Seems like it has decent power. Not a tack driver at 25m. Really small pistol, but it looks like a baby SAA.

 

[shootist1873]

MK1 Webley.

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Yes. .45 Colt brass is the same outside diameter as .455 Webley. Shorten it and thin the rims a bit. Use fairly soft lead .45 ACP or .45 Colt cast bullets, as cast at .454" or .455".

 

[Thenoobgunsmith]

Another vote for webley MK 1 or Mk2. I have one shaved for .45 acp and it shoots .45 auto rim very accurately. If you can find a bulldog in .450 or .44 they are also a good choice, though often harder to reload for.