OR WB: SNUB CAP-N-BALL SIXGUNS
JT
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Sunday, April 18, 2021, 15:19 (1944 days ago)
Hey there you go! The lore is quite intriguing.
WB
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Sunday, April 18, 2021, 20:10 (1944 days ago) @ JT
I was waiting for GNR to return, I have to send mine to him for finishing. I drew a good one. I'm afraid I've been bitten by the Cartridge conversion bug and the neat accessories. However my little Uberti custom is a .375 cal. and I'd prefer a .44 (.45) for investing on more play.
And I like the smaller guns too.
CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS
JT
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Sunday, April 18, 2021, 21:28 (1944 days ago) @ WB
Those conversions and methods are facinating
WB
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Monday, April 19, 2021, 07:16 (1943 days ago) @ JT
The loading gate adaptations and ejector rods that mounted in the place of loading levers are really clever. Except for strength (and all they had back then were BP so no matter really) they are about the equal of modern SAA in practical function.
The number of times a Colt SAA would likely be fired in comparison to a C&B must be very notable. Even with paper cartridges the C&B is pretty laborious to load. Then the fouling was an issue too.
I want to dive into making paper cartridges soon myself. They look useful and fun.
REMINGTON CONVERSIONS
JT
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Monday, April 19, 2021, 08:34 (1943 days ago) @ WB
I got my start with a 1858 copy
WB
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Monday, April 19, 2021, 08:52 (1943 days ago) @ JT
I think it was a San Marco or Pietta back in the day. I always liked the cylinder retention system on them and the sights were more conventional that the Colts. I do remember us getting fired caps stuck between the frame hammer slot and hammer while cocking. Pretty easily cleared even if you had to pop out the cylinder. The grip, looking back, sure is dainty. I never connected the "Bearcat" and Remington C&B design cues until it was pointed out decades later.
Jim told me something about the Italian clone bore sizes being a bit "off" in specification. (like in the .445+ range for the spec. .451 balls) I'd figure they'd be .451" but I have not checked one lately. It could be a big factor in running a "conversion".
What the heck is up with that off spacing on the .45 Conversion for that 5-shot Remington, top, second photo set? I really like the swing loading gate versions.
*Thank the Lord it's mostly under the radar, but many locale's you can buy a C&B then order a Cylinder conversion. This is in effect constructing a viable cartridge firearm. It's not a "ghost" gun but I think others should quietly take advantage of the availability and enjoyment of these unique historical footnote arms.
SO DID I! THINKING IT WAS FROM BELGIUM
JT
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Monday, April 19, 2021, 09:14 (1943 days ago) @ WB
WHEN I GOT IT AROUND 1958. The cylinder is too small for six-shot .45 Colt and that "off-spacing" is where to let the hammer rest when the gun is loaded.
Never question the logic of government regulations; there is none.
What happened to your good pictures?
Courtney
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Monday, April 19, 2021, 15:20 (1943 days ago) @ JT
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JT
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 08:25 (1942 days ago) @ Courtney
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