58 Factory Conversion plans

[Dusty Morningwood]

I was describing the process of converting percussion revolvers to a machinist friend and he wants to try his hand at it.    Are there any machinist quality drawings out there to give this guy an idea of what he has to do?  I figure we would start with something easy, like a 58 and go from there. 

[Flint]

I doubt anyone has drawings posted.  It might be easiest to measure up and reverse engineer a Kirst or R&D cylinder, unless you can find an original conversion to copy.

[Hoof Hearted]

Dusty

Many of the Colt patent drawings are available. Someone here should chime in to tell you where to go (let's hope they don't take that too literally). I'd do a search.

I have never seen or heard mention of the Remington "plans". There isn't a lot to it and you would probably want to do an "armoury" conversion as the 46 Rim Fire factory ones aren't real practical. Five shot if 45 Colt, Six shot in 44 Colt and smaller.

I have a number of New Model Army and Navy conversions (original, Millington, Howell, and others) and can provide you with measurements. The Army conversion is pretty simple.

I believe Flint has done a number of these and might be able to help you with the parts if you want.

Good Luck on ya

[TomasNomas]

Hoof Hearted,

I would love to get measurements from a Remington conversion.  I have just bought a used mill/drill and am finishing my second semester of precision machining.  I want to convert one of my Remingtons to a five shot 45 Colt with a thin recoil plate.  I have pictures of conversion and can guess at some of the measurements by eyeballing some reference points and measuring them on my revolver.  But, I would prefer having some real measurements to follow.

Thanks,
Tom