I have a 51 converted to 41 Colt (used Walt's and Jay's Kirst Konverter kits). Since conversion of the 51 Navy is somewhat common, and wanting something different, I am working on a 41 conversion of a Leech & Rigdon. The ammunition I make for these conversions is composed of Starline brass, 200 gr HBRN .386 bullets from Buffalo Arms (http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=157137&CAT=4136) and 21 grains of FFFg, using standard small pistol primers. These have been shooting quite well, with point of aim impacts, and groups 2 inches or less at 10 yards. This is a fairly stout load and should not be used with brass frame revolvers. In fact, conversion of a brass frame revolver should not be undertaken.
I see someone blew the cobwebs off this again. Wow Gaf's price on a hunderd Starline is pricey.Have any of you come across a decent crimp die or tool for a the heeled bullett?
We are starting to sell more of these (I reamed a cylinder yesterday and mailed it off). Bernie at old West made me a "special" 3 cavity mould that is really the cats meow.It is also very easy to fireform 38's for reloading!I have a High Standard L&R I am converting too.Let's hear about (and see) your L&R!
What brand of Leech and Rigdon are you doing?Do you have pics?HH
TomYep that's one of the cylinders I reamed!What brand of Leech and Rigdon are you doing?Do you have pics?HH
Dusting this off once more, since Hoof Hearted wanted to see the Leech & Rigdon conversion to 41 Colt. Finally got around to it. Here it is. I am totally not happy with the finish on the cylinder, and will probably send it out to be polished and hot blued.
That looks really nice!I'll polish and blue that cylinder any time you're ready..........