1851 Navy Colt conversion

[ChasMack]

Not quite sure where to put this but this seemed like a logical place. I have a Pietta 1851 Navy Colt that I am wondering about getting a 38spl conversion cylinder. I have read where I will need to use 148gr HBWC or another type whose name escapes me. The other option is to reline the barrel to make it 357. Does anyone have any knowledge of how one goes about converting an 1851? If relining is an option, who does this kind of work? Sounds like a pricey deal. Does anyone know if when using a HBWC does it shoot accurately at all? Seems like the wadcutter has to expand quite a bit to engage the rifling. If anyone knows or can point me in a reliable direction I would appreciate it greatly!!

 

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Just put a 38 barrel on it. MIne is actualy a 9mm barrel. It measures .355
The cylinder measures .357 and I shoot a .360 dia ball. I always thought of
putting a converson cylinder on mine for 38's. I bet it would shoot just fine.

 

[Jaymo]

Do my eyes deceive me, or do you have some gorgeous maple grips on that Rem?
Where'd ya get 'em?
I have some myrtle, mahogany, and hard, red cedar (seems oxymoronic, I know) that I'd like to get made into grips for my Piettas and EAA Big Bore Bounty Hunter.

I'd like to get a .36 Pietta Rem and put a .38 special cyl in it.

 

[Busyhands94]

I'm loving that 9mm 58 Remmy cap and ball! that is really nice with those grips and the rose engraving! to me that looks very classy. the grips, the bluing, the brass trigger guard, and the rose and that it's got target sights! fantastic!

 

[junkman_01]

Phil,

With a Colt '51 Navy, relining is the cheapest option as a custom barrel assy. would cost more I would think.
I suppose a talented machinist COULD cut off the original barrel of a Colt '51 at the junction of the barrel to the bolster, drill out and thread what is left and then fit a new barrel to it. Big $$$$$ though.

 

[7mm Rubrbnd Shootr]

ChasMack,
For the info you were inquiring about in your last post around
6 am this morning.... there is a black powder firearms store here in
Orlando, Florida called "Buffalo Bills shooting store" phone # (407) 896-6793
and I am certain they can answer your question. Good Luck!
.: BADD

 

[7mm Rubrbnd Shootr]

Correction: ChasMack, your last post around 10:00 pm lastnite....
too many threads going at once. Give them a bell there at
Buffalo Bills (407) 896-6793 and they will point you in the right
direction. :. BADD BOB

 

[CraigC]

Just buy a cartridge conversion. That way you have a dedicated cartridge gun AND a cap `n ball pistol. Rather than spending $200 on a conversion cylinder, $150 to rebore the barrel and still won't have an ejector. Spend another hundred bucks and have two guns.

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Conversions/51R-MConvOpener.htm