James 455 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Does anyone on here know what a 'Billings Snap pad' was used for. I know it is revolver related but not sure exactly how. A photo of it is attached . Many thanks for any advice , clues etc .... James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 James, Couldn't find much to help you really apart form a reference to a Webley revolver 'Snap Pad' Hammer Protector at the bottom of this web page. http://www.hallowellco.com/Webley collection large.htm Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 455 Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, coldstream said: James, Couldn't find much to help you really apart form a reference to a Webley revolver 'Snap Pad' Hammer Protector at the bottom of this web page. http://www.hallowellco.com/Webley collection large.htm Regards Simon Thanks Simon , much appreciated. Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 So, a primitive form of safety devce or simply meant to protect the hammer [and presumably the cartridges/cylinder] from wear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Back when we were doing small arms training during the mid-last century, the instructors seemed to place a high value on dry firing or snapping in - repeated alignment of the sight picture followed by gradual pressure on the trigger until the hammer released. Perhaps this device prevented damage from repeated snapping in. Can't envision how it might have worked. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Also a possbilty, in fact it sounds more likely than my theory. To quote Artie Shaw from a very old US TV show, 'Veery interestng'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 455 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I am at a loss with this I must confess. But thanks for the response. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I believe as suggested already it was used during dry drills to prevent the hammer from breaking when repeatedly firing when using drill rounds or if the chambers were empty. I think it was a way of saving money by conserving ammunition, and preventing damage to the weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Can you tell / show us the size of the device? I'm not aware of us using such a gadget in the US Armed Forces. Thanks, Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 455 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 The pad is apprx 2.25 inches long by 1.5 in in depth. Very small. see photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Sounds as though it could fit between the hammer and the striking position to absorb the fall. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) ... Edited July 22, 2018 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) ... Edited July 22, 2018 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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