Cartridge comparison
.450 Adams vs .455 Webley
.450 Adams and .455 Webley are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .450 Adams | .455 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1868 | 1887 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4559″ | 0.4555″ |
| Case length | 0.6929″ | 0.7677″ |
| Max pressure | 10,443 psi | 13,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9.1–10 ft·lb | 7.6–8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
