.22 cal?

[kernel]

Forgive me for asking what are probably dumb questions. I'm just new to this type of firearms and am just getting my feet wet. Is it possible to convert a Cap & Ball to a .22 long rifle caliber? Anybody done one? Sure would like pic's if available.

[Raven]

Allthough some people will wonder what the point is. I think .22's are fun.
I am currently working on an 1849 and a Griswold and Gunison for a couple of people. I'll post photos when they are done.

Raven

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

The first conversion revolver I ever encountered was about 25 years ago.  It was a brass frame '51, re-lined throughout to .22 rf.

I can't visualize the breach, but I suspect it was a "gunsmith conversion".

[Montana Slim]

The small Remington & Colt C&B revolvers would be a nice project for converting to .22 RF.

I did handle and fire a friends 1851 Navy (replica) that had been converted to .22.
It did seem a bit odd, considering I'm used to flames & smoke, but it was an interesting piece.

regards,
SLim

[kernel]

Raven: I definetly would be interested in seeing those. I'm thinking of having a 1849 done. What is the approx cost? 

[Joe Lansing]

    I saw a '51 navy in 22 lr many years ago. It looked just fine, but it weighed too much. I have trouble with small cal. Peacemakers too. Don't forget, the smaller the bore, the heavier the barrel and cylinder. I personally would much rather convert a '49. 

                                                                      J.L.

[Jamie]

Many years ago, back, if I remember correctly, during the centennial of the Civil War (War of Northern Aggression, War of Southern Rebellion, etc.) there were some '51 replicas made in .22 long rifle.  I'm pretty sure that they were Italian imports, and I think they were from Euroarms - advertised in NRA's Rifleman magazine.  Finding one at this point would probably be a wild goose chase, though I did see one in a gun shop at some point in the last few years.  Probably this isn't all that helpful, since you were asking about converting one, and these were factory guns, but might well have been converted by the factory.  I love the .22 as well, and agree that it would be an interesting thing to have and shoot.  I just didn't have the money at the time.
Jamie

[Capt'n Jack]

As I remember the CW centennial editions were single shot break open types make of Zink, and did not hold up too well.  Could be wrong.

[Dusty Morningwood]

Some years ago I saw an 1860 Army that had been converted to .22.  Not sure if long rifle or not.  Not a bad looking job, IIRC.