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 09-18-2010, 05:51 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |  1858 New Army Stainless Steel Revolver with Conversion Cylinder
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
- Stephen Decatur Miller (May 8, 1787 – March 8, 1838)
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| 09-18-2010, 07:06 PM | #2 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 18 |
Midway has been known for high prices. A cylinder for almost $300? You can almost purchase a .45 SAA from Ruger for that. I wouldn't bother unless you have money to burn.
BTW, I own both, cap and ball, and SAA's.
Why bother with a $300. ad on, when you can get an entire pistol for not much more? | |
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| 09-18-2010, 07:07 PM | #3 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 1,376 |
The brass framed BP revolvers are not as strong as steel. I don't know why they would specify stainless though.
My .44 cal Walker Colt shoots .454" diameter round balls. __________________
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| 09-18-2010, 08:11 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |
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Why bother with a $300. ad on, when you can get an entire pistol for not much more?
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I know I could own a Ruger SA for less but I love the look of the 1858, but I want cartridges. __________________
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
- Stephen Decatur Miller (May 8, 1787 – March 8, 1838) | |
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| 09-18-2010, 08:21 PM | #5 | Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 61 |
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But I have been looking at the 45 Colt Conversion cylinders and I have read that you need a Stainless steel frame.
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No, you need a steel frame, but it doesn't have to be stainless. The Howell (formerly R&D) cartridge conversion cylinders come in blued steel to match blued revolvers, and in nickle plated steel to match stainless revolvers.
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What is the difference between the following two cylinders and will either of them fit on the below 1858 New Army?
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One will fit Uberti revolvers and the other will fit Pietta revolvers. Which one you get depends on who made the revolver.
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How can the 45 colt bullet with a .452 diameter could work in a .44 barrel?
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.44 percussion revolvers have .451 inch bores. Don't ask me why, I didn't design them. | |
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| 09-18-2010, 08:48 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |
Thanks for the help guys.
I looked on Uberti's site and I think I am going to buy the Uberti stainless 1858 8" and buy the Blued Cylinder for a two tone look. __________________
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
- Stephen Decatur Miller (May 8, 1787 – March 8, 1838) | |
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