I have a buddy that just used one as the base gun for a 10 shot 22 revolver... the gun ( originally in 357 mag ) was in a fire, & the cast alloy gate was gone, but the iron parts still there, but out of any temper they may have had, I got him a new Ruger blackhawk gate, & he was able to modify that to fit ( alot of Rugers parts are very reasonably priced ), he made a new 10 chamber 22 cylinder, & rebarreled with a chunk of used 22 rifle barrel, then made his own grips... now he has almost nothing but time into the gun, & has a unique 10 shot full sized single action revolver in 22 LR
wish I had his skills... but glad to have him working on my stuff...