Look for a nice condition Webley & Scott 700. Certainly a classic. They were made after the war up until the 1970's and are about as bullet proof as any gun ever made. it will probably have 2 3/4" chambers and be proofed for 1 1/4 oz. One with a fair amount of wear should be priced in your range.

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