Webley 455 working speedloader

[duran1137]

Hi all
A Speed Beez loader for a Governor 410 revolver works on a Webley Mk1, the cartridges have the same rim diameter. Cut the center spindle/spacer of the loader flat to make it work best, not metal so it's quick.
The Prideaux speedloader is not a $650.00 requirement now. Purchase six for $293 USD shipped to Canada, ten minutes work on each one to make them work perfect.
See attached photos.

Cheers
Duran

 

[HeadDamage]

The Grail, you found it! Happy dance... Thank you.

 

[duran1137]

The Grail, you found it! Happy dance... Thank you.

You are welcome brother! I was equally excited, tried other 45 cal loaders over the years and always too much work required

 

[NorthWoods22]

The other secret is 45 colt brass can be used to reform 455 webley brass in a pinch

 

[HeadDamage]

Dam, fast shipping with no hassles even. Two of them just arrived today and though I haven't gone to the range they seem like they are the Grail! The rounds snap in and are held snugly and then all pop out into the cylinder with a good push with the thumb. This company should market them to Webley owners, I'm sure they would sell a bunch. Think I might order some more.

 

[jacotsmith]

Wow thanks for this. Been searching for years. Knew there had to be something out there.

 

[Proton1305]

Just bought 2. Thanks!

 

[Randoengholio8]

Got one. Thanks

 

[lister]

Do you know if it would work on a S&W 1st model Hand-Ejector (the Triple-lock)?

 

[duran1137]

Do you know if it would work on a S&W 1st model Hand-Ejector (the Triple-lock)?

I don't know, this model works with Colt 45 and 455 Webley. Is yours in these calibers? or 45 shoe, 44 Rus...maybe look up the cartridge rim diameters. I bought one on a whim to try and when it fit, i got six more. They measure 1,1/8 inch across center to center between any two opposing cartridges. Check your cylinder to see!

 

[lister]

It's a .455. I'll break out the micrometer and check, thanks.

 

[Goo98]

These exact speedloaders work perfect in a Schofield.

 

[Jimmy2fingers]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[infidel29]

These exact speedloaders work perfect in a Schofield. View attachment 909932

That a reproduction or original? Looks beautiful

 

[Goo98]

That a reproduction or original? Looks beautiful

repro uberti in .45lc

 

[Goo98]

and since theres some renewed interest in this thread, here are the speed loaders in my shoulder holster rig for large frame revolvers:

 

[armybuck041]

Man this really makes me want to consider running an antique Webley in IPSC for ####s and giggles.

 

[sydeburn]

great find! Thanks for sharing, ordered one to see.

 

[C96 1897]

5 star firearms in the states makes some for the governor 410 as well. No mods required

 

[wasrupzuk]

Man this really makes me want to consider running an antique Webley in IPSC for ####s and giggles.

No doubt. My MK1 is cut for 45ACP so I run moon clips and made a Kydex holster and rig for it.
Unfortunately I drifted away from IPSC during covid and never did a match with it. But I’m starting to feel that I’m missing it so likely will move back to it so maybe I still will shoot a match without a “firearm”, lol.
The real trick I think will be mastering a completely unique reload…barrel is easy to break 90, you really need to drop your trigger finger arm while you open it and as you need to grip the short barrel to do it so sweeping the muzzle is potentially a thing.
Very different from a standard revolver, some of the RO’s would likely be quick with a DQ…