Its the place where the load gate would be on a cartridge gun, but i dont know the correct name for it. Apr 28, 1987 now available for the first time since 2003, the handloaders manual of cartridge conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, howto designs, tools, and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 1,000 different rifle and pistol cartridge cases, ranging from the obsolete patterns to modern, cuttingedge wildcats. See more ideas about hand guns, revolver and guns and ammo. Colt first called this revolver the ranger model, but the designation navy quickly took over after the civil war, revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. The ferrule is a small ring that screws down over the firing pin to hold it in the cap. The cartridge calculation guide tool serves as guidance for determining the appropriate number of apokyn cartridges for your patients. They are built with stateoftheart materials, so you can enjoy safe and reliable performance with modern ammunition. An untimely venture in confederate smallarms manufacturing civil war georgia hardcover norman, matthew w. Rh0120 dixie pietta spiller and burr revolver dixie gun works. During the southern campaign only 1,500 revolvers were actually made making them very hard to find and desirable. The ferrules in taylors conversion should always be handtight and not over tightened as this could result in difficult to remove ferrules.
This tool is used to remove the ferrules from your conversion cylinder cap. From the popular 1851 navy revolvers to rebel revolvers including a josey wales model, there is sure to be a model for you. Cartridge calculation guide the cartridge calculation guide tool serves as guidance for determining the appropriate number of apokyn cartridges for your patients. I know it had the top strap like the remington but was it removable i think the spiller and was the best looking of all the civil war revolver in my book. Switch from percussion to cartridge by changing cylinders. This manual offers the handloader all the physical data, howto designs, tools and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 900 rifle and. Patterned after an original remington design for a dropin fit. The spiller and burr comes with a 2 piece grip, select hardwood stock, and a brass frame. The first metallic cartridge revolver made by colt was the thuerconversion model revolver, a design that would not require a cylinder with cylindrical chambers so as not to infringe on the rollin white patent. I will delve into it more thoroughly as your project continues. Remington 1858, army or navy 1851, 1860, 1861, buffalo. In principle, you can convert almost any cartridge case to another as long as the diameter of the base is correct. No attempt made to list each edition of a work, such as cartridges of the world.
The original cylinder had the rear portion sawed off with a collar added and the frame notched so the hammer could strike the back of the cartridge. Conversion cylinders taylors conversion cylinder line offers an easy conversion option from black powder to smokeless ammunition. Discussion in blackpowder started by lagerratrobe, nov 12, 2016. There is an indexing pin in the body so that the firing pins align properly with the chambers in the cylinder. The tool is not designed to calculate product beyond the prescribed dosefrequency and minimum recommended priming amounts. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Pietta spare cylinder half fluted 1851, 1860, 1861 navy 44 caliber. These revolvers are great to take to the range, use in reenactments, or just for display. One of the rarest civil war revolvers, prized by collectors today.
The handloaders manual of cartridge conversion by john j. Uberti cartridge revolvers are true replicas of original historical designs. The handloaders manual of cartridge conversions by john j. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Customers must be over 21, and we require a copy of your drivers license for confirmation. Cylinder and back plate fit together without screws. Compiled by jonathan uhlmanupdated december 2008 an explanatory note. She said i need to go check it out as they have a bunch of gun books. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. A small number about 1500 of model 1851 navy revolvers was converted, using frontloaded, slightly tapered cartridges to fit. True, it is a little dirty, but brass polishes up real nice if you want it to be nice and shiny. Specializing in black powder italian pistols from pietta, uberti, asm, colt and other manufacturers. Comes with a brass bead front sight a has a vnotch in topstrap for rear sight. Shooters bible guide to cartridges paperback october 1, 2011 by todd woodard editor 4.
Brass frame with steel cylinder, barrel and hammer. The serial number of the gun is found on the barrel, cylinder pin, trigger guard and frame. Uberti cartridge rifles embody the look and feel of the old west. That they should never be used in brass frame revolvers. Case reforming cartridge conversions by molly i asked molly to put together some details on case reforming as he has done quite a bit of it over the years and for many today who are used to the abundance of good. Okay, i am sure that all of us have seen the disclaimers on the cartridge conversion cylinders made by whoever that say they are for use only in steel frame revolvers. The handloaders manual of cartridge conversionsnook book. Changes the firm made to their southern whitney included brass substituted for iron on the lock frame, iron in place of steel for the original cylinder, and the rounding off of the muzzle tip. This book on home guide of cartridge conversions is a perfect example of the detail given to all of the books we published. Reproduction 1861 eli whitney revolver, navy in 36 caliber. This is the only place on the web where the black powder revolver shooter can obtain custom gunsmithing, cartridge conversion installation and heel base bullet reloading tools and supplies all in a convenient one stop shopping experience. Nov 30, 2000 the original cylinder had the rear portion sawed off with a collar added and the frame notched so the hammer could strike the back of the cartridge. These traditional singleshot, rolling block, trapdoor, and slide and leveraction.
Its a lot of work, but it is possible to convert say, a 30. Howell old west conversions conversion cylinder 36 cal uberti 1851. Patient requirements may vary based upon individualized administration. The plate is removed by lifting it off the cylinder body. As with so many confederate arms projects, many thousands were promised and. Our traditions high quality steel and brass frame model revolvers include. Bruce mcdowell has compiled the most comprehensive and complete book ever published on the subject of colt cartridge conversions. Only 1451 revolvers were actually produced from the 15,000 guns commissioned by the csa. Now available for the first time since 2003, the handloaders manual of cartridge conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, howto designs, tools, and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 1,000 different rifle and pistol cartridge cases, ranging from the obsolete patterns to modern, cuttingedge wildcats. The conversion cylinder has a plate at the rear of the cylinder body that contains the firing pins. Spiller and burr 36 caliber 36 6 blue 42 just the number 42 under the grips on frame we are having a hard time figuring out what the value is on this gun we been told by two different gun collectors its in museum quality and excellent condition.
Cartridge conversion of brass frame revolvers sass wire. This conversion cylinder is for black powder cartridges or black powder equivalent cartridges also called cowboy ammunition with lead bullets on a. This bibliography for the most part focuses upon primarily cartridge oriented works, and leaves many works where cartridges are secondary or tertiary to the work off the list. On the spiller and burr was the cylinder removable like the 1858 remington army. The first model was a repeater and the model described here was a factory conversion or one built at the factory from jennings repeater parts. Stoegers classic handloading guide, the handloaders manual of cartridge conversion has been revised with a new, easytoreference format and additional cartridge data. These 4150 arsenal grade steel conversions are dropin style that allow the shooter to still shoot with their original black powder cylinder. The only markings are on the left side of the frame with c. T he percussion revolver manufactured in small numbers by a makeshift company, hastily set up in a cotton gin outside of macon, georgia in the early part of the civil war is often confused with the 1860 colt army. Traditions offers a wide variety of black powder revolvers that are accurate reproductions. It has never been fired live, only used for civil war reenacting purposes. As with so many confederate arms projects, many thousands were promised and only. I have a 1955 book, the brassframed colt and whitney, written by william a.
The home guide to cartridge conversions by george c. We send you a postagepaid box, you send us your gun, and it will be professionally repaired for a flat fee. Sixround conversion cylinder converts steel frame, cap and ball revolvers to modern centerfire. Interesting history and link to an authentic replica of the most rare civil war pistol. Remington 1858, army or navy 1851, 1860, 1861, buffalo, bison. The spiller and burr pattern was based on the federal whitney. Removing the plate allows access to the chambers in the cylinder body. Cartridge conversion revolvers best cartridge conversion cylinder. My ultimate conclusion and recommendation is, while you can probably get away with converting a brass frame percussion revolver for a little while, ultimately it will shoot loose. Nonte and associates, i was always impressed with his attention to every detail. Black powder pietta revolvers, built to traditions high quality control standards come with a one year warranty. Howell old west conversions conversion cylinder 36 cal. This rifle used the rocket ball cartridge which was grossly underpowered and unsuitable for either military or sporting use which led to the demise of this design, but propelled the chief engineer.
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