1853 Remington Pistol..

targa911S · 01:37 PM

I picked this up on a trade for $100.00 worth of work on friday. Black powder of course, Italian, Pietta, 8" barrel, nicely done repro. Anybody ever convert one of these to .45 long Colt? I think that would be more fun than black powder. What say ye? Is there a special load of LC that I should use if I decide to convert it?

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Very nice!!

varmint · 09-11-2011, 04:23 PM

tremendous pain in the ass to do a conversion. and uberti already makes one in .45 colt.

still very fun to shoot.

Mericet · Mericet's Garage

I need to get my hands on one of those Dave. But I think I would keep it as is. Of course, I have a few other items I need to buy before that time.

targa911S · 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by varmint

tremendous pain in the ass to do a conversion. and uberti already makes one in .45 colt.

still very fun to shoot.

PITA? Like what? The Uberti lists at $549. That's not so bad really if the quality is there. I would be just under that if I convert it.

targa911S · 09-11-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mericet

I need to get my hands on one of those Dave. But I think I would keep it as is. Of course, I have a few other items I need to buy before that time.

You will be makin' your own soon enough.

BlueSkyJaunte · 09-11-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by varmint

tremendous pain in the ass to do a conversion. and uberti already makes one in .45 colt.

Huh?!? All you need is a conversion cylinder.

Kirst Konverter allows you to fire cartridges from your Cap & Ball gun

tabs · 09-11-2011, 06:35 PM

I like the New Model 1858 better than the Colt Percussions, as the cylinder is so easy to remove. Had an original wt military marks that I made a few dinero on...

targa911S · 09-11-2011, 06:40 PM

What about ammunition? I have heard that they need to shoot "cowboy" loads only. What the hell is that? Can I just shoot regular 45 long Colts?

tabs · 09-11-2011, 06:54 PM

The factory 45LC ammo is not very hot as they know it will be used in a lot of OLD guns that might not take the pressure..

targa911S · 09-11-2011, 06:57 PM

so ALL 45 LC is OK?

Jandrews · 09-11-2011, 06:59 PM

David,

I have the exact same pistol in .44 black powder!!! It is actually a blast to shoot, if you have the patience for loading it. I built mine from a kit about 25 years ago.

JA

targa911S · 07:36 PM

Hey John ...really? That's cool. This is .44 also. I'll shoot it as a BP gun, but I'm curious about the conversion which would make me shoot it more often for sure. Hell I only have $100 in labor in it, no real cash.

Did you get my email?

Jandrews · 09-11-2011, 07:47 PM

Yep...got the e-mail...thanks for that. I was out of town last week, so no worries on you being slammed. I'll get the Crescent out to you this week.

Thanks!

JA

varmint · 09-11-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by targa911S

PITA? Like what? The Uberti lists at $549. That's not so bad really if the quality is there. I would be just under that if I convert it.

the uberti is significantly altered. the frame has been modified for a gate. it also has an extractor. i don't know if changes to the hammer are necessary, but this is all more involved than just dropping a new cylinder in.

i have a pair of colt navys. they are pleasures to shoot. and a great excuse to keep blackpowder around the house.