Webley Mark VI, Prideaux Device, Webley .22 Conversion

A closer look at a 1919-dated .455 Prideaux Loader and two 1917-dated .455 Webley Mark VI's. The second one is fitted with a Webley & Scott single-shot .22 conversion. This conversion mounts in place of the cylinder and has a .22 caliber barrel which fits inside the .455 bore. I've noticed it's a bit picky about ammo - it has inconsistent ignition since the hammer doesn't hit perfectly on the rim. No recoil to speak of out of the heavy Mark VI frame.

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• Prideaux
• Webley
• British
• WWI
• .455
• Speedloader
• Revolver

[MCh2207Cz]

I know that the Prideaux device was for .455 British revolvers, but how about the .38 ones (Enfield No2)? Did they have their own speedloaders? Or could the empty cylinders be changed for full ones?

[DrakeGmbH]

@MCh2207Cz There were Prideaux loaders made for the small frame .38 caliber revolvers.

I haven't heard about anyone swapping cylinders outside of the cap-and-ball field. Neither the Enfield No2 nor the Webley MkIV cylinders can be removed without a screwdriver.

[RyanThorntonFTW]

why didnt you just put the bullets in by hand?

[DrakeGmbH]

@RyanThorntonFTW That would defeat the purpose of a speedloader, wouldn't it?

[TheEltopian]

Could you tell me a bit aboiut the .22 conversion? What was the thought behind converting a millitary revolver to a small cal. single shot? (Civilan market, maybe)? Anyway good video! Dale Jones

[DrakeGmbH]

@TheEltopian The purpose is to allow troops to practice their form and marksmanship with the service revolver with cheaper ammunition. .455 Webley has very mild recoil already - with this .22LR adapter recoil is nonexistent. It's surprisingly accurate as well.

[loptosko1]

congratulations. very nice toys.

[kiwitedferny]

Cool vid. I haven't seen either of those 2 devices before. Thanks for posting.

[AnimeLoverLukara]

You have TWO?!

[MCh2207Cz]

@DrakeGmbH

Many thanks!

[coheedatreyu]

your just the man

[Ki113r210]

does anyone know if its difficult or not to get ahold of the ammunition? this pretty clearly doesnt look like something youd by in most stores, so is it something you have to handload? on a related note, what is a good revolver to have if you want to hand load your own ammo? something with fairly common brass?

[Wabaanimkii]

I want a modern TB revolver.

.357 magnum please.

Webley style lock please

Much stronger please.

Blued steel please.

Please?

[GeLsEnKiRcHeN95]

Love the vids man, short... simple, to the point.... keep up the good work