Due to slight variations from revolver to revolver you may have some minor fitting to do, instructions included. These cartridge converters are designed to convert your reproduction percussion revolvers to fire Black Powder Cartridge & Cowboy ammunition.
#INSTALLING A KIRST KONVERTER INSTALL#
All NFA rules apply, so don't install a bullet button on your 1858 and make it full auto. They are designed only for steel framed revolvers. AFAIK that's the key to maintaining C&B status, but even if it doesn't, then consider it manufacturing your own SA revolver, just like with an 80% AR lower. The thing still parts-swaps it's way back to the original configuration, just with a wider notch to place the caps. Of course if you get the new ejector assembly you can ride right past all that. I have a bunch of springs left over from various other projects and was able to fit one to the ejector as in the video. I have a Kirst Cartridge Konverter for my Pietta 1858 Remington.
#INSTALLING A KIRST KONVERTER HOW TO#
Related Products : Kirst Konverter - 1858 Remington Pietta Stainless Steel 45 LC 'Gated' Assembly. This is a short video demonstrating how to install a Taylors & Co. 36 CALIBER REVOLVER Follow all instructions that come with your Cylinder Assembly and Firearm. It takes a bit to re-secure the ejector in the notch, but if you were in a real do-or-die sit you could just leave it unsecured with the loading lever dangling, since the actual ramrod part has been removed and it won't interfere with the cylinder rotation. 45 caliber cylinders must NEVER BE INSTALLED IN A. After I got halfway through the lever, mangling the retainer spring, I figured that going any further was no bueno, so I ended up taking a bit off the ejector rod flat. I had the old style, same as shown in the video, that is secured under the loading lever. Probably the part that bugged me the most was the ejector. 45 Colt cowboy action shooting loads, which are actually less powerful than the original. Check your state and local laws regarding handgun registration. So far all Ive fired through it have been Black Hills. Installation of the Kirst Cartridge Konverter will result in re-classification as a firearm. The 5/8" size allows better access and doesn't look bad. Several years ago I bought a Pietta 1858 Remington with the express purpose of installing a gated Kirst Konverter in it. seemed like it would make the port a bit narrow for easy use. I believe this is the stone I used, I picked it out of a variety pack: As it was, the most work was going through the troubleshooting list. It would have been if I had kept trying to do it with the sanding drums. the installation of the kit actually changes the gun to be a cartridge gun.
Is sanding down the frame for the loading gate clearance the worst part of it all? The Kirst Konverter is also a two-piece option that is similar to the colt. Yes I am referring to the loading gate model with the SSA extractor.
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