Want to Trade?

[Raven]

Want to trade?

I'm looking for a  repo Sharps 1874 Infantry Rifle and Mauser 1871 and 71/84
Quartermaster Shop Captains shell jacket or sack coat in size 46 and a Kepi in size 7 3/8

I have;

1902 Remington Rolling Block 7mm good bore all original - TRADED
Repo Remington Rolling Block Bodine style .45-70 Government 1"X 30" barrel - TRADED
Kirst Converters for Colts Walker, Dragoon, 1851/61, 1860 and 1849
Kirst Converters for Remington 1858 and 1863 pocket
Kirst Converters for Ruger Old Army
Will also install Kirst converters in your revolver.
All Kirst converters are brand new in the box.
I also have afew seconds (scratch and dings) for $50 off retail

Thanks for the responses pards  


Regards
Jay Strite
Ravens Roost Gunsmithing
Kirst & Strite Company

[Raven]

I am willing to trade Kirst converters for other things! If you have something interesting let me know.

I am interested in:
Leatherwood Malcolm telescopes
Repo Enfield, Sharps, Burnside, LeMat, etc.
Civil War reenactment gear
Cowboy gear
and many other things. If it's interesting I'll consider it.

Raven

[Slowhand Bob]

What Kirst Converters do you have available for the '58 Remmies?  Which gun manufacturer, caliber and what style converters (orriginal, CW or ported) ?

[Raven]

Slowhand Bob,

I have them for Pietta or Uberti
Ported, CW, and some discontinued models - unported, ported with the thumb tab, and ported no gate.
.45 Colt, .45 ACP and .44 Colt
All new in the box

I also have a few cylinders available for special chamberings although I may not have the reamer available for the caliber of your choice. These are only available chambered in house (I can't sell you a blank)

I am the gunsmith for the Kirst Company.
These are from my "Trade Allowance"

Regards
Raven

[Slowhand Bob]

AHA, lets make this about information and I will PM you on buisiness stuff.  I have two questions that you should be just the man to answer.  First, do I understand right on the Remmington back plates being interchangeable between the Pietta and Uberti guns with the cylinder being the difference?  I have a couple of other questions but I will handle them one at a time to keep the thread fresh.

[Raven]

You are correct on the 58 Rem the rings are the same the difference is in the cylinder.

With the Colts the ring and cylinder are specific to the manufacturer.

Regards
Raven

[Slowhand Bob]

I have two cylinders in 45colt that are to tight between the plate and cylinder causing case rims to jam.  My thought was to lap the front of the cylinder but another shooter has told me to do it at the front of the plate because the cylinder controls the over all length and that functions fine when a case is not present.  Isnt this what comes under head space and would I possibly be ruining the plate for use with other guns?

[Raven]

Hey Slowhand Bob,

The last thing you should do is remove material from the front of the ring!
This would cause a host of problems including increasing firing pin protrusion.
The solution is to remove material from the front of the cylinder.

Lately we have noticed that Pietta has sharpened the broach used to cut the cylinder opening facilitating the need for a slightly shorter cylinder.
Measure the cylinder from the back of the ratchet to the muzzle  and with the ring and cartridges in place from the back of the ring to the muzzle of the cylinder in thousanths of an inch.
Overall length should be 2.020 inches +.000 -.005 for the Pietta and 2.00 inches +.000 -.005 for the Uberti

I suppose it is possible that you have a cylinder that is on the long side and a batch of brass with thick rims.

Anyway the solution is to shorten the cylinder from the muzzle!
When you remove material from the muzzle as long as you stay within these specs you will be fine.

Bob, if you run into any problems give me a call and we will get it taken care of!

Regards
Raven

[Maj.Bull S. Hitter]

Raven,

I see you have a Kirst cylinder for the 1863 Remington Pocket pistol.I don't have a trade but if you are selling.I may be interested.If You would, send me a PM.

I also have a question on the Kirst cylinder,but am not sure you want everyone pouncing on ya with questions at this time.

[Raven]

Bull,

sent you a P.M.

Raven

[jake1964]

I've been looking for a conversion cylinder for my 1863 Remington Pocket pistol for years.
I even ordered an R&D cylinder from Taylor's on 2 different occasions.
I never got one.

Raven, I noticed you don't have one listed on your website. Are they still under development?
Can we expect to see them for sale anytime soon?

You can PM me.
Sorry for the hijack.

[Raven]

Hi Jake

The 63 is available Now it will be on the webpage in a week or two

The converter is $245 + $10 for shipping. (shipping is alittle more if you order by C.C.)

If you would like to pay by personal check make it out to me and send it to:
Ravens Roost
407 S. 6th St.
Gatesville, TX 76528

If you would like to pay by credit card you can go to the webstore at
http://www.kirstkonverter.com/default.asp
Or give Lisa at VTI Gunparts a call at 860-435-8068
It doesn't matter to me, I get paid anyway.

Regards
Raven AKA Jay Strite

[Rolling Stone]

Raven,
I guess you saw my post on the Buffalo pistols.
I have a IAB-Sile "1874 Sharps saddle ring carbine" 45-70 with new walnut stocks from Track of the Wolf to replace the junk that came on the gun. It has a medium range creedmore tang sight, patch box inlet in butt stock. If this is something like what you are looking for, email me at ujhale at gmail dot com and we'll talk about what might work into a trade.
I'd like to eventually end up with either 45LC or 45ACP non gated blue cylinders for my Pietta's (fitted if necessary). No great rush, maybe you can be on the look out for some (used would be fine).
Or trade for something else and let you sell them with Kirst cylinders.
Rolling Stone

[Raven]

Hey Rolling Stone,

Sent you a P.M.

Raven

[Freedom]

PM sent on the Rem 58

[Slowhand Bob]

Raven, it is my understanding that not all of the tiny '63s Rems were created equal.  I seem to remember talk that many of these can be expected to require gunsmith installation and that perhaps there is a date, before which, it could be expected??  If this is true, how would I tell on my pair of steel frames?

[northwestgrizzly]

Raven here are some items that I have that are trade stock....

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,30847.0.html


I am looking for conversion kit/s for an 1858 Pietta Remington and one for an 1847 Colt Walker. I dont have the Colt Walker yet(want one bad) but the 1858 is en route. Please let me know if your interested. Thank you.

[Raven]

Hi Slowhand Bob,

The way I understand it Pietta had several different machine shops making parts for the 63 Remington This led to certain fitting issues and we had to shelve the converter for a while. They have recently resolved these issues making it possible to release the 63 again.
The 63 converter will be a virtual "drop in" for the newer 63's ( some adjustment of the foot may be necessary)
Older 63's may need to have the Hand or Pawl (depending on which nomenclature you use) lengthened or shortened depending on the revolver. The "Hand or Pawl" in Italian guns are very soft and can be lengthened significantly! So you shouldn't need to buy parts
The 63 converter droped right in to my revolver serial # H007XXX with no problems.
We offer installation of any Kirst converter for $65 + $20 return shipping. Instalation includes cutting the loading channel on appropriate models, timing, and refinish. With the 63 we recommend you try installation yourself if you run into timing issues you cannot resolve send it to us and we will take care of it for you
Regards
Raven

[Raven]

Northwestgrizzily

Sent you a P.M.

Raven

[Dalton Masterson]

Sent you a pm.
Also, any talk of a conversion for a Starr yet??
DM