09-03-2017, 08:24 PM
OK, should have taken the five or ten seconds required to internet research the 1858 Remington conversion. As shown below, the conversion consists not only of a new cylinder but an interesting part that adapts the Remington percussion cap hammer configuration to fire center-fire cartridges.
Also, with a fairly simple (milling) modification, the gated loading/unloading port (like a Colt) can be added. I think it's pretty neat !
There are two conversion units available, .36 caliber cap/ball to .38 Special and .44 caliber cap/ball to .45 Colt. Looking at the photo, the conversion makes the Remington a five-shooter but then safety considerations always suggested resting the hammer on an empty chamber anyway. I confess that I'm fascinated by this concept but apparently it applies only to reproductions made by specific manufacturers (Italian ones I think).
Also, with a fairly simple (milling) modification, the gated loading/unloading port (like a Colt) can be added. I think it's pretty neat !
There are two conversion units available, .36 caliber cap/ball to .38 Special and .44 caliber cap/ball to .45 Colt. Looking at the photo, the conversion makes the Remington a five-shooter but then safety considerations always suggested resting the hammer on an empty chamber anyway. I confess that I'm fascinated by this concept but apparently it applies only to reproductions made by specific manufacturers (Italian ones I think).