CaptainCrossman
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Information on brass frame Italian repros- from "Percussion Pistols and Revolvers-History, Performance, and Practical Use" c.2005
"Replicas- the good, the bad, and the ugly"
"If the claim that the Italian revolvers possessed better overall mechanical qualities than the originals had any merit, revolvers would never have come into general use in the previous century."
"The first replicas and many of those in the current marketplace were and are plagued with indifferent and absent quality control and manufacturing standards. Inconsistent tolerances, poorly fitted actions and brittle springs and action parts make for expensive paperweights rather than shootable firearms. It is not unusual to find original Colt and Remington revolvers (from the 1860's) still functioning after a century and a half. It is equally common to encounter Italian replicas that are non-functional at the onset or break down after firing a few shots. Importers complain of poor response to gun orders and unavailable spare parts for repair. Shooters learn by experience and word of mouth about the negative factors that go unreported in the industry-driven periodicals and books on muzzleloading."
"The same situation exists with replicas of Confederate revolvers- close variations of the Whitney and Colt designs. Many of them have brass frames and are more suited as curios or collectibles than high volume shooters."
"The industry publications gush on about the joys of blackpowder shooting but fail to mention that the shooter must become a gunsmith in training."
Midway USA on conversions for brass frames:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=857132
Note: This conversion cylinder is for BLACK POWDER cartridges or black powder equivalent cartridges (also called Cowboy Ammunition) on a steel frame revolver ONLY. Attempting to use modern ammunition and/or installation on a brass frame will create a dangerous condition that can result in injury or death.
A drop-in cylinder allows you to fire centerfire ammunition in your blackpowder revolver. It will convert your blackpowder revolver to fire "Cowboy" ammunition. Only top grade certified steel (4150 Steel Cylinder and 4140 Steel Top Plate) is used in the production of these cylinders to offer superior quality, strength and safety. Due to manufacturing variations in revolvers, some minor fitting may be required. No FFL required to purchase. Not for use in brass frame revolvers. Not available in all areas.
"Replicas- the good, the bad, and the ugly"
"If the claim that the Italian revolvers possessed better overall mechanical qualities than the originals had any merit, revolvers would never have come into general use in the previous century."
"The first replicas and many of those in the current marketplace were and are plagued with indifferent and absent quality control and manufacturing standards. Inconsistent tolerances, poorly fitted actions and brittle springs and action parts make for expensive paperweights rather than shootable firearms. It is not unusual to find original Colt and Remington revolvers (from the 1860's) still functioning after a century and a half. It is equally common to encounter Italian replicas that are non-functional at the onset or break down after firing a few shots. Importers complain of poor response to gun orders and unavailable spare parts for repair. Shooters learn by experience and word of mouth about the negative factors that go unreported in the industry-driven periodicals and books on muzzleloading."
"The same situation exists with replicas of Confederate revolvers- close variations of the Whitney and Colt designs. Many of them have brass frames and are more suited as curios or collectibles than high volume shooters."
"The industry publications gush on about the joys of blackpowder shooting but fail to mention that the shooter must become a gunsmith in training."
Midway USA on conversions for brass frames:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=857132
Note: This conversion cylinder is for BLACK POWDER cartridges or black powder equivalent cartridges (also called Cowboy Ammunition) on a steel frame revolver ONLY. Attempting to use modern ammunition and/or installation on a brass frame will create a dangerous condition that can result in injury or death.
A drop-in cylinder allows you to fire centerfire ammunition in your blackpowder revolver. It will convert your blackpowder revolver to fire "Cowboy" ammunition. Only top grade certified steel (4150 Steel Cylinder and 4140 Steel Top Plate) is used in the production of these cylinders to offer superior quality, strength and safety. Due to manufacturing variations in revolvers, some minor fitting may be required. No FFL required to purchase. Not for use in brass frame revolvers. Not available in all areas.
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