Hello. I’m looking for any advice on a possible general direction on converting a single shot rifle to a different caliber.
I know this is a purist’s nightmare, but I’m interested in the possibilities.
the rifle in question is a Japanese Murata type 13, currently in 11x60mm Murata caliber. It is a single shot rifle.
I have a attachment to the model 13, (my favorite book and tv character used one.)
I was going to go through the trouble of reloading the rare brass. But now I’m interested in upgrading it. I collect guns to shoot them, 11mm Murata is a relic.
my questions:
1. Murata 11mm is .43 inches, so could I put a .44 or .45 barrel on it. (Maybe.45LC??)
2. What possible calibers might work if I change the barrel?? Any possible ideas,(or at least a general direction?)
3. It’s a single shot rifle (so no elevator or magazines to modify) so what do I need to keep in mind for the bolt to still be able to feed the new the round? (I’m not sure how it feeds)
4. final question: the murata is originally a black powder cartridge. I imagine that a majority of the cartridge pressure when fired escapes through the barrel, but what are the dangers of the mechanicals, of the bolt and other things behind the cartridge being damaged with modern smokeless cartridge?
I know that this question is a Murata purist’s nightmare.
But I’m a heck of a machinist, and I’m interested in trying.
I know this is a purist’s nightmare, but I’m interested in the possibilities.
the rifle in question is a Japanese Murata type 13, currently in 11x60mm Murata caliber. It is a single shot rifle.
I have a attachment to the model 13, (my favorite book and tv character used one.)
I was going to go through the trouble of reloading the rare brass. But now I’m interested in upgrading it. I collect guns to shoot them, 11mm Murata is a relic.
my questions:
1. Murata 11mm is .43 inches, so could I put a .44 or .45 barrel on it. (Maybe.45LC??)
2. What possible calibers might work if I change the barrel?? Any possible ideas,(or at least a general direction?)
3. It’s a single shot rifle (so no elevator or magazines to modify) so what do I need to keep in mind for the bolt to still be able to feed the new the round? (I’m not sure how it feeds)
4. final question: the murata is originally a black powder cartridge. I imagine that a majority of the cartridge pressure when fired escapes through the barrel, but what are the dangers of the mechanicals, of the bolt and other things behind the cartridge being damaged with modern smokeless cartridge?
I know that this question is a Murata purist’s nightmare.
But I’m a heck of a machinist, and I’m interested in trying.