Lever action caliber conversion?

PI Rob · January 25, 2006, 07:16 PM

Is it possible to convert a lever action, from any manufacturer, in .45LC to .45ACP? I read about some Winchester's ( 1886 models I think) that were made in .45 acp and shipped to South America and thought it was a pretty cool idea. Would it be more trouble than it's worth?
Thanks for the help,
Rob

Jim Watson · January 25, 2006, 07:39 PM

I have heard of the South American .45 ACP lever actions. I think they were Spanish Tigres, copies of Winchester 92.
Ed Harris converted a Marlin 1894 from .44 magnum to .45 ACP and did an article in American Rifleman about it. It sure looked like a lot of work.

PI Rob · January 27, 2006, 05:54 PM

Thanks Jim. Do you happen to know which issue that was in or have a link?

January 25, 2006, 07:16 PM	#1
PI Rob Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 52	Lever action caliber conversion? Is it possible to convert a lever action, from any manufacturer, in .45LC to .45ACP? I read about some Winchester's ( 1886 models I think) that were made in .45 acp and shipped to South America and thought it was a pretty cool idea. Would it be more trouble than it's worth? Thanks for the help, Rob

January 25, 2006, 07:39 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,174	I have heard of the South American .45 ACP lever actions. I think they were Spanish Tigres, copies of Winchester 92. Ed Harris converted a Marlin 1894 from .44 magnum to .45 ACP and did an article in American Rifleman about it. It sure looked like a lot of work.

January 27, 2006, 05:54 PM	#3
PI Rob Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 52	Thanks Jim. Do you happen to know which issue that was in or have a link?