Recent content by Wwalstrom

Reinstalling the cylinder ... I've got 2 Pietta 58's ... a blued 8", and a Stainless steel "home-made" shorty (6-5/8"). To remove the cylinder, drop the loading lever, pull the cylinder pin, roll the pistol on it's side (gangsta-style), put your free hand under the cylinder, and pull the...

Im283 ... I'd take him up on it, I just got a used Kirst Konverter, and it's a blast. You could look at it this way too - one day, you could give it to your son or grand-baby!

HOLY SHNIKEYS!! What imperfections???? Scrat, at 25 hours of labor ... your "income tax rebate" (if you are getting one) probably would not cover 3 of them!!

You coulda just asked "Ford or Chevy", as EVERYONE will have their own OPINION ... for example, In MY opinion, I very much prefer the handling, looks and style of my 1858 Remingtons, so I bought a (used) Kirst Konverter. I am VERY happy with it. I like to shoot it as a ball and cap revolver...

Sorry I haven't posted in a while ... dialup at home, and THR managed to get blocked at work. Here's the skinny: I'm researching conversion cylinders for my Pietta "1858" Remington New Armies (.44 Caliber). What I'm looking for are better pictures than are offered on Taylors/R&D...

I Cut down a Stainless 1858 Remington Before: After: Used a Hacksaw and Miter Box to cut the barrel, cleaned the rough cut up with a file and emery cloth. Made the new front sight by hand.

1858 Mainspring I've got 2 1858's. Never had a problem with the first one, but the stainless one I bought myself last year had to have some adjustments made. I opened up the spring slot a tad with a file, and added a lead-in. It's still more of a bear to get in as my other 1858, but not...

I'm out of room for reloaders Lee makes a nifty little hand press, that would fit in your sock drawer ... and wouldn't displace too many pairs of socks. Lee also makes the classic loader that takes up even less space.

From the proof marks I can see I'm guessing Uberti? Bzzzt! You didn't state it in the form of a question ... would have been incorrect anyway. If I'd have taken a picture of the other side, you'd maybe be able to make out the F.lli.Pietta stamp on the barrel. O.S.O.K. is both right and...

I shot this 12 shot offhand group on Saturday Morning (15 Yards). 24.0 Grains Pyrodex "P" Wonder Wad (lubed with Bore Butter) Cornmeal Filler (9mm case full) Speer .457 Diameter Round Ball I shot this 12 shot group from a rest on Sunday Morning (15 Yards). 24.0 Grains Pyrodex "P"...

What did I use I cut the initial slot with the narrow side of a flat (bastard?) file. To cut the dovetail, I bought a cheap $3 needle file set, and ground the teeth off of one side of the triangular file.

Horse Wormer Syringes ... Every 6 months Actually, the wife worms the horses every 8 weeks. The local Fleet and Farm store didn't have the usual brand on hand, and the syringes aren't gonna be to functional for my needs. The nice features about the 'butte syringe that I mentioned before are...

The original post was filed too low, partially due to trying to clean it up, so I cut a dovetail, and made another front sight. Close up: Here's the Target I shot last night. First two cylinders were loaded as follows: 32 Grains Goex FFFg Cabelas Wad Speer .454 Round Ball Lube...

never see a BP revolver being cleaned - in all those movies Ever see the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly? Technically it was a cartridge conversion ... but still good 'ol BP.

Federal Law? Wow. Most states are not up to par if "Federal law" manades Firearm Safety Training for people born after "1972" ... and $5.00, that won't cover the postage to get the written materials to the instructors. In Minnesota, it's anyone born January 1st, 1981 or later, and it's a...