Richland Arms

M14fan · October 15, 2006, 07:13 PM

I have recently acquired a Richland Arms 1859 replica kit. It has sat in a drawer for 20+years and has a lot of surface rust and one badly rusted nipple. I am unable to disassemble it at this time because of the rust. I am unable to find any information on this company. I want a spare cylinder for it and don't know if there are any available or if a cylinder from another manufacturer will work. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

l.cutler · October 16, 2006, 04:48 AM

Richland was just an importer, the revolver would have been made by one of the Italian makers. Even if you found a cylinder, the timing of the revolver may not be right with the new cylinder, which would require some serious gunsmithing. You could probably get a new revolver cheaper.

October 15, 2006, 07:13 PM	#1
M14fan Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 777	Richland Arms I have recently acquired a Richland Arms 1859 replica kit. It has sat in a drawer for 20+years and has a lot of surface rust and one badly rusted nipple. I am unable to disassemble it at this time because of the rust. I am unable to find any information on this company. I want a spare cylinder for it and don't know if there are any available or if a cylinder from another manufacturer will work. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." --George Washington

October 16, 2006, 04:48 AM	#2
l.cutler Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Posts: 275	Richland was just an importer, the revolver would have been made by one of the Italian makers. Even if you found a cylinder, the timing of the revolver may not be right with the new cylinder, which would require some serious gunsmithing. You could probably get a new revolver cheaper.