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Thread: GRANDPA’S TOP-BREAKS

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    Team GunsNet Gold 07/2012 / Super Moderator Gunreference1's Avatar

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    Team Gunsnet Platinum 06/2016 ltorlo64's Avatar

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    I would love a top-break revolver. My dream top-break is a .455 Webley for its military history.
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    I have always thought top breaks were cool. I have heard that they are inherently weak which is why they are usually chambered for an anemic cartridge. I would imagine this could be overcome with modern materials and re-engineering the lock mechanism. I think one would be cool in something like .45 acp. A nice short case that you should be able to kick well clear of the cylinder when you break it open. I have some ideas for how to get around needing to use moon clips.

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