Conversion cylinder in 58 remmie

[Billy Bristol]

This may be a dumb question. But I have to know.

All the conversion cylinders say Not For Brass framed. Why not? If the cartridge is loaded with same amount of BP would it not give the same pressures as a cylinder with the same amount of BP? Is there something I am missing?

[Blair]

Billy,

It is not just the powder being equal.
Most cartridge ammo uses a conical shaped bullet which is heavier than the round ball or the conical bullet designed for the cap and ball revolvers.
A heavy bullet allows for greater pressures to build up. Also a heavier bullet accounts for more recoil.
The new cylinder may hold up well to the pressures, the simple brass frame does not hold up well to this recoil.

I think too, that the few revolvers that were made in what we call brass today, were actually made in cannon barrel bronze (generally called "gun metal" in the time period). This is much more durable to heavy charges and recoil than brass.
I hope this helps answer your question.

[Cliff Fendley]

Stay away from the brass frame Remmy that never really existed. You can get the steel frame ones on sale if you keep your eyes pealed.