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 Kirst Cartridge Konverters

Percussion to Cartridge, Just by Changing Cylinders

After the Civil War, the U.S. government converted Colt and Remington cap-and-ball revolvers to cartridges, in order to update their arsenals.  These cartridge conversions were also popular with civilians, since they were much more affordable than a newly manufactured cartridge firing gun.
 


Drop-In Cylinder Converts Cap & Ball Revolvers To Fast-Loading, Cartridge Guns

Six-shot conversion cylinders provide black powder enthusiasts an economical way to switch from percussion to centerfire in steel-framed, Ruger Old Army or 1858 Remington reproductions. Heat-treated, 4140 steel cylinder slides into place easily. Slight gap between cylinder and breech plate provides clear, visual inspection while loading; straight-line bore ensures chambers are properly aligned straight with the barrel. Ruger Old Army features a full, 6-shot cylinder chambered for .45 Long Colt and .45 Schofield rounds; available in blue finish. 1858 Remington is a polished blue, Safety Cylinder™ that provides five, “live round” chambers, plus a sixth, unloadable, “hammer down” chamber. Indexes and locks up on all six chambers to meet S.A.S.S. requirements for a 6-shot revolver. For .45 Long Colt/.45 Schofield. Fits current production Pietta and Uberti 1858 Remington, New Army Model reproductions. No FFL required to purchase. For use with black powder or equivalent loads. Not for use in brass frame revolvers or .36 caliber guns!

SPECS: 4140 steel, blued. Ruger Old Army - 2" (5.1cm) long, 1-11/16" (4.3cm) diameter. 10.5 oz. (298g) wt. Fits Ruger Old Army .45 cal, BP revolvers. Remington 1858 - 2" (5.1cm) long, 1-5/8" (4.1cm) diameter. 10.6 oz. (301g) wt. Fits current production, .44 cal. Pietta and Uberti, 1858 Rem. New Army Model reproductions.

Prices range from $275 to $349