Converion Cylinder for 1873 Cattleman ? ?

Hylander · February 20, 2011, 02:40 PM

Does anyone make a converion cylinder for this Pistol ?
Pietta 1873 cattleman colt peacemaker

kameron454ci · February 20, 2011, 02:43 PM

what would you convert it to?

Hylander · February 20, 2011, 02:54 PM

.45 Colt

arcticap · February 20, 2011, 02:59 PM

There isn't any after market conversion cylinder for it.

Hawg · February 20, 2011, 03:14 PM

The firing pin and hole in frame is offset to make conversion difficult but it can me done. just not easily.

kameron454ci · February 20, 2011, 03:37 PM

i thought a 1873 colt peacemaker was already in 45 colt?

Hawg · February 20, 2011, 03:42 PM

I think he's talking about the C&B version. At least that's what I assumed.

kameron454ci · February 20, 2011, 03:46 PM

i wouldent call it a 1873 peacemaker if its not in 45 colt

Jbar4Ranch · February 20, 2011, 03:50 PM

You have to either weld up the off center hole in the recoil shield and make a new one, or install a bushing that centers the hole, then install a centerfire firing pin in the hammer, and find yourself a .45 Colt or .45acp cylinder.

Hawg · February 20, 2011, 03:58 PM

It's been discussed before. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285127

February 20, 2011, 02:40 PM	#1
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February 20, 2011, 02:54 PM	#3
Hylander Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2008 Location: California Posts: 128	.45 Colt __________________ Today is my Best Day. Lincoln, Ca.

February 20, 2011, 03:50 PM	#9
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	You have to either weld up the off center hole in the recoil shield and make a new one, or install a bushing that centers the hole, then install a centerfire firing pin in the hammer, and find yourself a .45 Colt or .45acp cylinder. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015

February 20, 2011, 02:43 PM	#2
kameron454ci Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: Montague. MI Posts: 85	what would you convert it to?

February 20, 2011, 02:59 PM	#4
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	There isn't any after market conversion cylinder for it.

February 20, 2011, 03:14 PM	#5
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	The firing pin and hole in frame is offset to make conversion difficult but it can me done. just not easily.

February 20, 2011, 03:37 PM	#6
kameron454ci Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: Montague. MI Posts: 85	i thought a 1873 colt peacemaker was already in 45 colt?

February 20, 2011, 03:42 PM	#7
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	I think he's talking about the C&B version. At least that's what I assumed.

February 20, 2011, 03:46 PM	#8
kameron454ci Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: Montague. MI Posts: 85	i wouldent call it a 1873 peacemaker if its not in 45 colt

February 20, 2011, 03:58 PM	#10
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	It's been discussed before. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285127