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January 26, 2011, 10:35 AM | #1 |
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Installing a cartridge converter
I'm thinking about installing a Kirst .45 Schofield converter with loading gate in one of my Pietta 1860 Colts. Who here has done that and what kind of work is involved in opening up a loading slot in the frame? I'm not afraid to go after the frame with a file if that's all it takes, but if it requires machinery, that makes me a little more apprehensive.
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January 26, 2011, 11:59 AM | #2 |
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I may have found my answer here: http://www.hobbygunsmith.com/Archives/May04/Feature.htm
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January 26, 2011, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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I was a big wuss and had Jay Strite do mine.
Labor as $65 when it was done last year. |
January 27, 2011, 12:52 AM | #4 |
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Instructions say use dremil tool..file won,t cut until you get through that case-hardening. Jay has proper jigs & Bridgeport tooling..For $65.00, I'd go with Jay...Plus, he will do a terrific trigger/action job if needed.
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January 27, 2011, 10:22 AM | #5 |
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Looks like Ideal and Clem just made up my mind for me! Thanks fellas!
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You...you...you converted a Walker Blasphemy Get a rope. |
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p.s. No, I haven't fired it yet. Been bogged down with other priorities. Should happen soon though. There will be remote video footage. Stay tuned.... |
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January 28, 2011, 12:44 PM | #8 |
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+1 madcratebuilder!
Still laughing over that one!
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February 4, 2011, 07:18 PM | #9 |
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I like it Clembert
One alternative to those that might not know is the RD conversion cylinders that fit in most C/B guns with no tooling or any adjustments- and you still have your C/B cylinder. I put one in a short barrel 1858 REm and shot 45 long colts. Rolled it out and put in the BP cylinder The long colts won WBH |
February 4, 2011, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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Looks really nice, Clembert.
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