41 Long Colt Navy Conversion

Hoof Hearted · December 17, 2011, 08:23:43 AM

Here is a link to Graff's page for 41 Colt supplies:

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/search/keywords/41+colt

OklaTom · December 17, 2011, 10:57:29 AM

I have a 51 converted to 41 Colt (used Walt's and Jay's Kirst Konverter kits). Since conversion of the 51 Navy is somewhat common, and wanting something different, I am working on a 41 conversion of a Leech & Rigdon. The ammunition I make for these conversions is composed of Starline brass, 200 gr HBRN .386 bullets from Buffalo Arms (http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=157137&CAT=4136) and 21 grains of FFFg, using standard small pistol primers. These have been shooting quite well, with point of aim impacts, and groups 2 inches or less at 10 yards. This is a fairly stout load and should not be used with brass frame revolvers. In fact, conversion of a brass frame revolver should not be undertaken.

Hoof Hearted · December 17, 2011, 11:06:18 AM

Quote from: OklaTom on December 17, 2011, 10:57:29 AM
I have a 51 converted to 41 Colt (used Walt's and Jay's Kirst Konverter kits). Since conversion of the 51 Navy is somewhat common, and wanting something different, I am working on a 41 conversion of a Leech & Rigdon. The ammunition I make for these conversions is composed of Starline brass, 200 gr HBRN .386 bullets from Buffalo Arms (http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=157137&CAT=4136) and 21 grains of FFFg, using standard small pistol primers. These have been shooting quite well, with point of aim impacts, and groups 2 inches or less at 10 yards. This is a fairly stout load and should not be used with brass frame revolvers. In fact, conversion of a brass frame revolver should not be undertaken.

We are starting to sell more of these (I reamed a cylinder yesterday and mailed it off).
Bernie at old West made me a "special" 3 cavity mould that is really the cats meow.
It is also very easy to fireform 38's for reloading!

I have a High Standard L&R I am converting too.
Let's hear about (and see) your L&R!

litl rooster · December 18, 2011, 10:27:52 AM

I see someone blew the cobwebs off this again. Wow Gaf's price on a hunderd Starline is pricey.

Have any of you come across a decent crimp die or tool for a the heeled bullett?

Hoof Hearted · December 18, 2011, 10:53:44 AM

Quote from: litl rooster on December 18, 2011, 10:27:52 AM
I see someone blew the cobwebs off this again. Wow Gaf's price on a hunderd Starline is pricey.

Have any of you come across a decent crimp die or tool for a the heeled bullett?

http://www.oldwestbulletmoulds.com/

Call Bernie at Old West.
He remachines a Lee Collet Crimp die and it works EXCELLENT............and it's cheap!
Tell him I sent ya!

OklaTom · December 18, 2011, 09:05:57 PM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on December 17, 2011, 11:06:18 AM
We are starting to sell more of these (I reamed a cylinder yesterday and mailed it off).
Bernie at old West made me a "special" 3 cavity mould that is really the cats meow.
It is also very easy to fireform 38's for reloading!

I have a High Standard L&R I am converting too.
Let's hear about (and see) your L&R!

Pictures of the Pietta conversion:

Hoof Hearted · December 19, 2011, 10:06:29 AM

Tom

Yep that's one of the cylinders I reamed!

What brand of Leech and Rigdon are you doing?
Do you have pics?

HH

OklaTom · December 19, 2011, 12:35:55 PM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on December 19, 2011, 10:06:29 AM

What brand of Leech and Rigdon are you doing?
Do you have pics?

HH

It is a Cimarron Uberti. I am waiting on the revolver. I decided not to convert the beautiful charcoal blue one that I already have, so have ordered a standard finish one. When it is done, I will put up photos.

OklaTom · February 26, 2012, 03:15:20 PM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on December 19, 2011, 10:06:29 AM
Tom

Yep that's one of the cylinders I reamed!

What brand of Leech and Rigdon are you doing?
Do you have pics?

HH

Dusting this off once more, since Hoof Hearted wanted to see the Leech & Rigdon conversion to 41 Colt. Finally got around to it. Here it is. I am totally not happy with the finish on the cylinder, and will probably send it out to be polished and hot blued.

Hoof Hearted · February 26, 2012, 06:58:36 PM

Quote from: OklaTom on February 26, 2012, 03:15:20 PM
Dusting this off once more, since Hoof Hearted wanted to see the Leech & Rigdon conversion to 41 Colt. Finally got around to it. Here it is. I am totally not happy with the finish on the cylinder, and will probably send it out to be polished and hot blued.

That looks really nice!

I'll polish and blue that cylinder any time you're ready ..........

OklaTom · February 26, 2012, 07:18:57 PM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on February 26, 2012, 06:58:36 PM
That looks really nice!

I'll polish and blue that cylinder any time you're ready..........

PM me with shipping address. I will send it to you as soon as I tweak the timing a bit. The bolt is coming up just a tad to soon.

Major 2 · February 26, 2012, 07:39:48 PM

Brian you won't be sorry with the Blueing job, Gary will do you proud.

He did the Cyl, Barrel,TG & Grip frame on this one.

litl rooster · February 27, 2012, 12:10:24 PM

OT some Major is that a old Grit mill stone?

Major 2 · February 27, 2012, 12:31:51 PM

It's a Fossil

Gary can tell you more about it

plainolddave · February 03, 2013, 09:31:37 PM

Old thread, but very interesting. I have an old Navy Six that would be just the thing to make a .41 Long Colt out of. Thought: Project Midway. Navy Six in .41, CV-41 USS Midway. The .41 is midway between a .32 and a full-tilt .45, too.

Jubal Starbuck · February 04, 2013, 04:17:57 AM

A friend had a Remington converted to what he called a ".41 Special" which used modified .41 Magnum cases. Don't recall what bullet he used as its been about 20 years ago.