Quote Originally Posted by loiner1965 View Post
the old french 1873 mas 11mm revolver of the " mummy fame " broke its top strap when folk use to ream its cylinders to accept .45 acp cartriges
The 11mm French Ordance revolver cartridge, after revision, fired a 160gr soft lead bullet at 620fps.

The .45ACP cartridge in service form shot a 230gr FMJ at 835 fps.

There are loons everywhere, including law-breakers who take their lives in their hands in the backyard workshops.

By comparison. not only is the Ruger Old Army made of high quality investment cast stainless steel, but the top strap is almost twice as thick as that of the 19th C French revolver.