R&D's new conversion cylinder - My pics

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 01:49:32 PM

Yesterday I installed one of R&D's new .38 Spl conversion cylinders to an Uberti, London Model 1851 Navy revolver. Here are some pics. Please pardon the quality. It was my first time with a digital camera.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 01:51:13 PM

Closer picture

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 01:56:08 PM

Cartridge going in

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:00:26 PM

Kit components:

Catridge cylinder, optional drilling/tapping fixture, 6" long drill bit, tap, screws, conversion ring with loading gate

(Sorry for lousy picture)

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:05:13 PM

Drilling/tapping fixure in place. Drill bit is inserted into guide hole. tape on bit marks drilling depth.

This fixture was a big help in drilling straight holes in exactly the right location. R&D loans them out (with a $40 deposit) or sells it.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:07:54 PM

Here is a picture of the conversion ring installed but before the frame was cut for the loading trough.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:09:41 PM

I used a Dremel tool to cut the loading trough.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:14:11 PM

Frame after cutting the trough

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:16:53 PM

Left side. THe charcoal color case hardening on the R&D conversion ring goes well with the Color case hardened frame.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 23, 2005, 02:23:54 PM

Final picture...here's my new baby!!

stepnmud · January 23, 2005, 02:48:00 PM

Nice setup BDM, now we need more info on yer cutoff skeleton key for an ejector and also on loads for the larger barrel bore. I've been using the Kirst convertor with lead balls crimped midway over .38 brass and ff goex. Sure don't sound like no wimp load. Adding a dob of butter crisco on top the loaded cylinder on first to rounds and keeps everything running fine.

Wymore Wrangler · January 23, 2005, 02:53:46 PM

Very nice BDM....

Kill Creek · January 23, 2005, 02:59:33 PM

Bottom, great job documenting the project. I hoping to get a couple of them soon, your photos makes me a little more sure about the job.

KC

Cheyenne · January 23, 2005, 07:34:39 PM

Good photo essay BDM.

Wheels · January 23, 2005, 08:46:38 PM

That's a nice little kit there. It looks very much like the Anvil Enterprise conversion plate. The guide for drill and tap is a nice touch. What are the ammo requirements? .38 LC or .38 Spec.?
Wheels

Cheyenne · January 24, 2005, 07:37:40 PM

Wheels, the 'official caliber" is 38LC, however it will work with 38SPL with a HBWC (for the unlined bores) or standard 38SPL with an OAL that is compatable with the cylinder length.

MAJ Montana · January 25, 2005, 07:37:54 AM

Cheyenne, any thoughts from R&D about making a kit like this for the Army '60's?

Cheyenne · January 25, 2005, 08:07:03 AM

MM, the '60 is one we are working on. Trying to make the ring as authentic looking as we can.

BlaiseNSaddles · January 25, 2005, 12:10:11 PM

Quote from: Cheyenne on January 24, 2005, 07:37:40 PM
Wheels, the 'official caliber" is 38LC, however it will work with 38SPL with a HBWC (for the unlined bores) or standard 38SPL with an OAL that is compatable with the cylinder length.

This has me interested as well but I guess I am as dumb as a bag of hammers what the heck is HBWC or OAL?

The .38 Spl is easier to find at my local supply then .38 LC and would prefer to have a .38 spl conversion to the 1861 Navy.

Silver Creek Slim · January 25, 2005, 12:32:05 PM

Kewl!

Slim