New to me Colt 2nd Gen 1860 Army Richard's conversion in 44 Colt (Jay Strite)

C. Note · May 28, 2023, 09:20:27 PM

Hello Friends,
I have just acquired this Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army Richard's Conversion to 44 Colt - Heeled. During my research, I was told that
this revolver, with additional "437" stamped next to serial numbers and major assemblies, was made by Jay Strite.

If you look closely, it has a proper Richard's Conversion Ring, that encloses around the breech of the cylinder. I have NEVER seen this
conversion Ring on any other Richard's reproduction, thus my desire to acquire it.

I am almost ashamed for what I'm having to pay for this, but it was an auction and a unique item.

Coffinmaker · May 29, 2023, 07:44:23 AM

C. Note

Certainly appears to be one of Jay's guns. Really really nice '60 Richards repro. I just happen to be a real Conversion Hound. Don't feel too terrible what the tariff is on your acquisition. Jay's guns wern't cheap when he was building 'em.

Marshal Will Wingam · May 29, 2023, 08:27:40 AM

That's a terrific score, CN. Congrats. That conversion ring really makes it special.

Major 2 · May 29, 2023, 08:39:23 AM

Mine was made by Kenny Howell in 1997
At the time, he had made several for Tom Selleck's Last Stand at Saber River.

Rube Burrows · May 29, 2023, 08:39:50 AM

Sure is a beautiful revolver.

C. Note · May 29, 2023, 10:44:55 AM

Had R&D Gun Shop convert a Remington Navy to 38 Long Heeled, back in 1996. Have, in the last couple of years,
started playing with it, again. It is full nickel plated. I want to restock it with faux-Ivory grips. Before I had to deploy
for work, I was working on a lined case for it, a Remington Pocket Revolver w/conversion cylinder and a Remington style
Double Derringer.

Also have a John Gren converted Rem. NMA

Quote from: Major 2 on May 29, 2023, 08:39:23 AM
Mine was made by Kenny Howell in 1997
At the time, he had made several for Tom Selleck's Last Stand at Saber River.

Pappy Hayes · June 14, 2023, 09:13:46 PM

Who made the grips for the Last Stand revolver? I am trying to immulate it. This is my first attempt. I have another one I am working on that I want different looking ivory grips.

Major 2 · June 15, 2023, 06:56:51 AM

I believe Kenny Howell made them...

However, these on my Type 2 were made by Larry Little aka "Gripmaker"

Coffinmaker · June 15, 2023, 09:31:19 AM

Hey Pappy

How much you wanna spend?? Big Bucks for "Custom" ?? Or Budget ?? NC Ordanance make a nice budget one piece (glueing required) Army grip set that's quite reasonable.

Pappy Hayes · June 15, 2023, 12:18:52 PM

Gripmaker is what are on my gun now. Was a little unhappy about how much work they needed. Probably will go with him again. Weren't a bad price.

Cheyenne Logan · June 17, 2023, 10:45:24 AM

Nice gun C. Note! saw that one, actually had a bid on it, but it went out of my league! Same seller had a Thin Plate 1858 Remington, and I managed to snatch that one with a bid I was sure I was going to loose! Shot it the other day and it's a tack driver! Hope yours shoots as good as it looks!