New Toy Queston

kwhi43@kc.rr.com · May 9, 2010, 08:59 AM

Just got a Pietta 1851 Sheriffs model in 44 cal. Do you all think the R&D
converson cylinder for a 1860 army will work? This is a steel frame. Gun came
from Taylors. Will post pictures later. Got to go shoot.

PetahW · May 9, 2010, 12:13 PM

[ Pietta 1851 Sheriffs model in 44 cal. Do you all think the R&D converson cylinder for a 1860 army will work?]

No - AFAIK, The frames are different, between an M1851 and an M1860.

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Hawg Haggen · May 9, 2010, 01:01 PM

They're different between a .36 and .44 and that's just the step for the larger cylinder. Everything else interchanges I don't see why cylinders wouldn't too. I have no personal experience tho.

Doc Hoy · May 9, 2010, 01:23 PM

It has a straight cylinder.

Every .44 I have is rebated.

Hawg Haggen · May 9, 2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

It has a straight cylinder.

Every .44 I have is rebated.

That's the difference between a .36 and a .44. The OP has a 51 in .44 so I see no problem. I've been wrong before tho.

Fingers McGee · May 9, 2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwhi43

Just got a Pietta 1851 Sheriffs model in 44 cal. Do you all think the R&D converson cylinder for a 1860 army will work?

Yes, the frames are the same. Cylinders will interchange.

FM

PetahW · May 9, 2010, 10:32 PM

FWIW

From R&D:

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"R&D DROP-IN CONVERSION CYLINDER, for Colt 1851 Navy
Now available for the Colt 1851 Navy (.36 Caliber Only !) (Steel Frame Revolvers Only !)"

"This R&D Conversion Cylinder is available for the Pietta and Uberti 1851 Navy reproductions only."
"Not available for the 1851 Colt US Marshall .44 caliber."

note: "For Colt revolvers, You must not use the conversion cylinder if the cylinder pin is not tight in the back of the frame. If there are any questions, you should seek assistance from a professional gunsmith."

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Good Luck.

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May 9, 2010, 08:59 AM	#1
kwhi43@kc.rr.com Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 961	New Toy Queston Just got a Pietta 1851 Sheriffs model in 44 cal. Do you all think the R&D converson cylinder for a 1860 army will work? This is a steel frame. Gun came from Taylors. Will post pictures later. Got to go shoot.

May 9, 2010, 01:01 PM	#3
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,238	They're different between a .36 and .44 and that's just the step for the larger cylinder. Everything else interchanges I don't see why cylinders wouldn't too. I have no personal experience tho. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

May 9, 2010, 01:23 PM	#4
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,347	I have a .36 It has a straight cylinder. Every .44 I have is rebated. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

May 9, 2010, 12:13 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,278	[ Pietta 1851 Sheriffs model in 44 cal. Do you all think the R&D converson cylinder for a 1860 army will work?] No - AFAIK, The frames are different, between an M1851 and an M1860. .

May 9, 2010, 10:32 PM	#7
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,278	FWIW From R&D: * * * * * * * * * * * * * "R&D DROP-IN CONVERSION CYLINDER, for Colt 1851 Navy Now available for the Colt 1851 Navy (.36 Caliber Only !) (Steel Frame Revolvers Only !)" "This R&D Conversion Cylinder is available for the Pietta and Uberti 1851 Navy reproductions only." "Not available for the 1851 Colt US Marshall .44 caliber." note: "For Colt revolvers, You must not use the conversion cylinder if the cylinder pin is not tight in the back of the frame. If there are any questions, you should seek assistance from a professional gunsmith." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Good Luck. .