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  1. S

    BP .38 Spl Loads in Colt 1851 Cartridge Conversion

    Hello all, I am looking into getting a cartridge conversion of a Uberti Colt 1851, and I have been wondering how powerful of a black powder cartridge I could use in the gun, and what I could feasibly make for it. I am hoping that maybe some of you others have already tried this out on your own...
    • SPJackson
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    • 38 special black powder revolver colt 1851 conversion conversion cylinder load advice needed load development
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Blackpowder
  2. tembotusk

    Cylinder rotation issue

    I have an 1849 Colt Pocket revolver with a small problem. The pistol has a Howell conversion cylinder in 32 caliber. The problem: After each shot, I have to help the cylinder start its rotation when the hammer is pulled back. If I don’t “help” it, the hammer jams at about quarter pull back...
    • tembotusk
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    • 1849 colt conversion cylinder cylinder howell rotation
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Blackpowder
  3. NoahBP

    1851 .44 Cal Conversion Cylinder Question

    I am very much interested in buying a conversion cylinder for the "PIETTA 1851 YANK SNUBNOSE REVOLVER .44" however when looking at the Howell 45LC conversion cylinders for the 1851 in .44 Cal it shows them being a 5 shot cylinder however the 1851 Army and Navy are 6 shot. How does this work...
    • NoahBP
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    • .44 conversion conversion cylinder cylinder
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Blackpowder
  4. lagerratrobe

    Kudos to Howell Old West Conversions

    I recently purchased a conversion cylinder from Howell Old West Conversions and have been very impressed with the quality of the cylinder and the company's service. I ordered it on a Thursday and had it in my hand the following Monday. The cylinder is for my 2016 Pietta 1858 and it is a true...
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