Bisley grip frame conversion

12gaugesage · July 24, 2008, 05:35 PM

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knew anything about converting a standard Colt grip frame to the Bisley style. Can this be done? I'd like to do it to a cap & ball revolver if possible. I will probably just buy the bisley backstrap and TG, any insights?
Thanks

Hawg · July 24, 2008, 05:45 PM

I think the grip frame will swap out from a 73 but I think using the original hammer will be a stretch. Bisley hammer spurs are lower. You might could have yours bent.

12gaugesage · July 27, 2008, 07:30 PM

So could a bisley frame fit/be made to fit a 61 Navy or maybe a 49 pocket?

I know its kind of an odd thing, but I just want to build something unique, and I think a 5.5" 1849 converted with a Bisley frame might end up being a pretty sweet little shooter. Not many peoples cup of tea I'm sure, and certainly not period correct but kind of neat IMO.

If I could get the frame to fit with not too much trouble I'd then have to figure out something with the hammer...

Hawg · July 27, 2008, 07:37 PM

If it's the same size as the army probably. The original Navies were smaller frames but I think all the repro navies are the same size as the armies. 49 pocket? Nah.

CraigC · July 28, 2008, 11:24 AM

I don't see why not. Although the Bisley grip frame with a percussion hammer might have a weird feel to it. Having to reach so high for the hammer when your grip is so low.

CraigC · August 3, 2008, 03:13 PM

I just bought a new Uberti Bisley .44Spl. Took off the grip frame to see if it would fit other guns and it will not. The Bisley's receiver is deeper at the rear, below the hammer. The Bisley grip frame would overhang at least a quarter inch on any other gun. So no, it's not possible to install the Bisley grip frame on anything else.

12gaugesage · August 5, 2008, 03:46 PM

Well that clears that up then dont it?
Thanks for posting!!! (Saved me some $$$$)

CraigC · August 5, 2008, 07:42 PM

Glad you didn't already order parts!

July 24, 2008, 05:35 PM	#1
12gaugesage Junior Member Join Date: July 15, 2008 Posts: 11	Bisley grip frame conversion Hi all, just wondering if anyone knew anything about converting a standard Colt grip frame to the Bisley style. Can this be done? I'd like to do it to a cap & ball revolver if possible. I will probably just buy the bisley backstrap and TG, any insights? Thanks

July 24, 2008, 05:45 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	I think the grip frame will swap out from a 73 but I think using the original hammer will be a stretch. Bisley hammer spurs are lower. You might could have yours bent.

July 27, 2008, 07:30 PM	#3
12gaugesage Junior Member Join Date: July 15, 2008 Posts: 11	So could a bisley frame fit/be made to fit a 61 Navy or maybe a 49 pocket? I know its kind of an odd thing, but I just want to build something unique, and I think a 5.5" 1849 converted with a Bisley frame might end up being a pretty sweet little shooter. Not many peoples cup of tea I'm sure, and certainly not period correct but kind of neat IMO. If I could get the frame to fit with not too much trouble I'd then have to figure out something with the hammer...

July 27, 2008, 07:37 PM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	If it's the same size as the army probably. The original Navies were smaller frames but I think all the repro navies are the same size as the armies. 49 pocket? Nah.

July 28, 2008, 11:24 AM	#5
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	I don't see why not. Although the Bisley grip frame with a percussion hammer might have a weird feel to it. Having to reach so high for the hammer when your grip is so low.

August 3, 2008, 03:13 PM	#6
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	I just bought a new Uberti Bisley .44Spl. Took off the grip frame to see if it would fit other guns and it will not. The Bisley's receiver is deeper at the rear, below the hammer. The Bisley grip frame would overhang at least a quarter inch on any other gun. So no, it's not possible to install the Bisley grip frame on anything else.

August 5, 2008, 03:46 PM	#7
12gaugesage Junior Member Join Date: July 15, 2008 Posts: 11	Well that clears that up then dont it? Thanks for posting!!! (Saved me some $$$$)

August 5, 2008, 07:42 PM	#8
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	Glad you didn't already order parts!