Question about Kirst converter and a narrow slot cylinder

[Coyote Hunter]

I have a Navy Arms "Shooters model" from the mid 1980's the cylinder has narrow slots on the cylinder compared to todays piettas. Did Kirst originally sell the converters with a narrower slot, and if so does anyone have a lead on a used one from then? I really love this gun and it shoots great, but I want to be able to shoot .45's also. Of course with the times as they are, money is tight, but I would consider a trade of a slightly used uberti 1851 navy from cimarron arms for one in great shape.

thanx,
CH

[Flint]

To use the wider slot cylinder you need only change out the bolt.  You could fit a new bolt, and swap that part out with the original to shoot cap & ball with the older cylinder, or get a newer cap & ball cylinder that will fit the new bolt.

[Major 2]

Check with Jay "Raven"  jayandkara@yahoo.com ( he's Walter Kirst's machinist )

We just got one for an older Pietta .....but not as old as the 80's  ( the one we fitted was 1997 or so )

Flint is correct That said, I believe the Base pin on new Pietta's is slightly larger in Dia. as well.

[Raven]

Hi Coyote Hunter,

As Flint mentioned you will need to change the bolt out to get a tight lock up.

If you can get me a couple of measurments I can probably help you out. I need the diameter of the cylinder and the overall length in thousanths and the diameter of the arbor pin.

I would be willing to trade a "2nd" in very good condition for your Uberti

Drop me an e-mail or give me a call at jayandkara@yahoo.com 254-248-0663
Raven
AKA Jay Strite
Kirst Konverter LLC.

[Coyote Hunter]

Sorry I haven't been back on to respond to the answers, deer season started here in Kentucky 

Raven, I'll contact you and see what we can do, is it possible I could send the gun to you for a fit, and the uberti would be the payment. Also, is this one with the loading gate?

Thanks
CH

[Raven]

Hi CH,

One gated second with installation for you Uberti.

Send it to

Kirst Company
407 S. 6th St.
Gatesville, TX 76528

I'll take care of it
Raven

[Don Nix]

CH
You can trust Raven to do a great job. His work is unbelieveably nice and he is as good as they come with the kirsts konverters.
You will not be sorry.
Don

[Coyote Hunter]

Thanks, Raven, and thanks Nix for the recommendation. It's nice to know one can still barter when the cash flow is low. I'll be using it for my Circuit Rider Living History I do for some local churches.

I'll ship it UPS Raven,

Thanks and God Bless,
CH

[Major 2]

I'll second ...Raven is top drawer

Thanks to him ...my pard has a Conversion too

Jay ...the cylinder you sent Dennis was a spot on drop-in he is very happy with it.
( I was plesently supprised to see it was a gated model. )

Thank you