![]() With the Pietta Colt, only one hand is needed to # the hammer. I find the action of the Pietta Colt's is significantly smoother than the Pietta Remington 1858. Seems unsafe to me - One slip, trip, or fall, or bang something (buttstock of a rifle) on the capped cylinder = ouch! Now I think I could find a work around - make a metal cap that covers the top of the cylinder and protects the percussion caps.Ĭomparing the 1860 to the 1858. Problem there is you are now walking around with a capped cylinder outside of the gun. Note spare BP cylinders are pretty cheap - $40 to $60. They still are available for around $325 to $375. ![]() At the time you could buy either 45 Colt or 357mag. I bought Uberti 1873 Hombre in 357mag new off Gunbroker a couple years ago for $250 + shipping and FFL transfer ($285 OTD). Kirst offers their back plate and 2 cylinders for. Spare Kirst cylinders (minus the required back plate) are $140 each: Kirst Conversion cylinders go - $295 to $325 for the complete assembly I don't know if you can order spare cylinders (minus the back plate).ġ858 Remington - Conversion Cylinders - Hand Guns ![]() It's impractical for 1 major reason - Price of the conversion cylinders. Edited above youtube link as to not ruin the movie for those that haven't seen it.
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