What parts of a Colt Lightning 32-20 could not be used in rebuilding one in 44-40. The Part I know for sure can't be used is the magazine tube and almost certainly the bolt.
Back story is I have a Lightning in 32-20 that functions well. It just has a cut down barrel that is shot out. Bullets exit the barrel tumbling and the barrel measures .321". I could reline it but it is still cut down. Replacements are near impossible to find. Though I have located one it is expensive and 26" octogon. In 32-20 I would prefer the 20" round carbine barrel. Those are impossible to find. I have available to me a 44-40 Barreled receiver (stripped) that is half the price of the barrel. Condition of the 44-40 barreled receiver is much nicer than the 32-20. Barrel is Used but serviceable. In 44-40 I'm ok with the 26" barrel.
So what would I need to get?
Back story is I have a Lightning in 32-20 that functions well. It just has a cut down barrel that is shot out. Bullets exit the barrel tumbling and the barrel measures .321". I could reline it but it is still cut down. Replacements are near impossible to find. Though I have located one it is expensive and 26" octogon. In 32-20 I would prefer the 20" round carbine barrel. Those are impossible to find. I have available to me a 44-40 Barreled receiver (stripped) that is half the price of the barrel. Condition of the 44-40 barreled receiver is much nicer than the 32-20. Barrel is Used but serviceable. In 44-40 I'm ok with the 26" barrel.
So what would I need to get?
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