Early R&D (Ken Howell) 1860 Richards Conversion For Sale

triple w · June 24, 2010, 03:32:44 PM

This is a early R&D 1860 Richards conversion in 44 Colt, relined for modern .429, .430 bullets. I spoke to Mr. Howell shortly after I acquired this weapon and his records indicated it was done in the early 90's (xxx serial #). It has just enough wear to look like a original with 15-20 years of normal use. Asking $750.

TW

Long Johns Wolf · June 25, 2010, 01:57:06 AM

Very interesting. Beautifully looking RM. Which manufacturer's "base pistol" was used for the conversion?
Long Johns Wolf

triple w · June 25, 2010, 11:26:38 AM

As I recall, Ken's records only showed when and who he did the original build for. He did not list the base pistol information, as the original gun was supplied by the customer.
I have been told by others that have checked it over that they think it is a Uberti based gun.

Jake MacReedy · June 27, 2010, 11:36:03 AM

triple w,

Sent you an email, sir.

Regards,
Jake

triple w · June 27, 2010, 01:59:04 PM

SOLD

Jake MacReedy · June 27, 2010, 10:01:44 PM

Thanlk you very much, pard! I greatly appreciate it!

Regards,
Jake

Fox Creek Kid · June 28, 2010, 10:58:37 PM

Kenny used ASM for most of his early ones.

Smokin Gun · July 19, 2010, 02:12:53 AM

Triple W, Vance is that you? If so it's real good to see you ... how is Kenny doing, well I hope. Let me know if this is you I'll give ya a call and/or an email to shoot the shinola... :O)
I may be in the market for a Uberti .45Colt R&D 6 shot drop in for one a these E.N. Santa Barbaras

The one I got for my ROAs in stainless works great

If ya have a used Uberti M1860 Army at a good price I'd be just as apt to buy a Uberti 1860 Ken Howell or R&D gated in 45Colt from ya. And make me a Richards or Open Top... Or if the new 5 shot has a single firing pin I'd like one a them.

I sure hope this is Vance :O)
SG

triple w · July 19, 2010, 06:43:08 AM

Sorry SG.....not your man. Sure wish you luck finding him , buy the way, great looking Remington!

TW

Jake MacReedy · July 19, 2010, 04:24:49 PM

Fred,

Did the other guy take the Richards from you?

Regards,
Jake

Dr. Bob · July 20, 2010, 04:54:43 PM

TW,

What caliber is the 1866? Thanks!

triple w · July 20, 2010, 05:30:13 PM

Quote from: Dr. Bob on July 20, 2010, 04:54:43 PM
TW,

What caliber is the 1866? Thanks!

44-40 (see classifieds for details)

TW

Smokin Gun · August 04, 2010, 04:16:04 AM

QuoteSorry SG.....not your man. Sure wish you luck finding him

Thanks Triple W ... my friend's Shop is called Triple C ... can google him I believe.
So happens that Triple W was a Wild Animal Hunting Reserve in Oklahoma ... I missed a Buff hunt there with a couple a Old Coots.

Thanks for the flowers on the S.B.'s they do deserve it, I jus' give um a place to live :O)