1885 Rebellion Canadian Militia revolver

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Steel Horse Bailey

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May 25, 2008, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: RattlesnakeJack on May 23, 2008, 11:55:47 PM
British actually, Steel Horse.  Here's the headstamp -




Also, if you can believe it, Canada still had military-issue .45 Colt (i.e. "Long Colt") ammunition in WWII ....... There were still Boer War vintage Colt New Service revolvers in service!

   
Quote from: RattlesnakeJack on May 23, 2008, 11:55:47 PM
British actually, Steel Horse.  Here's the headstamp -




Also, if you can believe it, Canada still had military-issue .45 Colt (i.e. "Long Colt") ammunition in WWII ....... There were still Boer War vintage Colt New Service revolvers in service!

   


Thanks for the info, Sir!  Very interesting specimens. 
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