The Only-For-Tin-Cans-Pistol

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(09-03-2017, 04:19 PM)randyc Wrote:  Maybe that is why convertible cylinders are now available (for .44-40 I suppose) although seems like the hammer would also have to be replaced to make the complete metallic cartridge conversion.

Another interesting feature of the day (which is why I posed the photo) is that pre-loaded cylinders could be carried and switched with an empty one in five seconds or so.  Who knows - the Remington may even have been the inspiration for the SAA ?

Some conversion cylinders have a back plate on them that houses a firing pin for each chamber for the hammer to strike.


I've thought about getting one for my Ruger Old Army, but I'm still waiting for the price to come down a bit.
I got my Old Army in stainless though. Gotta love being able to totally clean a BP gun just by holding it under the kitchen faucet with warm water running.  

I think the swapping of pre-loaded cylinders was inspired by the pale rider...  

https://youtu.be/WQuKXGOoqUc?t=53