Colt SAA Antique Pics
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I have a tranter in 44 rf I have some factory ammo but am keeping it. I don't think its hard to make your own hc 44 rf cases just see if 44 Russian cases fit the chambers and if they do fill the primer holes with sodered in brass rod pieces them mill out a spot at the edge of the case for a 22 blank. or 27 caliber hilti and just reload as normal.
as long as the made up cases fit nice in the chambers you can push them in so the hiltis or 22 blanks are at the 12 oclock position.
should work and there reloadable.
that's to rare and valuable a gun to alter anything but the ammo .
as long as the made up cases fit nice in the chambers you can push them in so the hiltis or 22 blanks are at the 12 oclock position.
should work and there reloadable.
that's to rare and valuable a gun to alter anything but the ammo .
Totally agree about modifications on this one. Wont happen lol ! Didn't think about soldering the primer hole, that would work and have lots of 22 acorn blanks. Yes 44 Russian fits fine and I have an abundance of that. Going to slug the barrel tonight and see what I get Thanks Dingus
you may find you need a heeled bullet as my 44 rf ammo samples are all heeled.
the Dia or the bore will be bigger than .430 is my thinking.
I have a Remington 1875 in 44 Remington its also a heeled bullet so the bore is bigger than the 44 Russian 44 sp barrels.
if you find a bullet mold for that let me know I think its a hard bullet to find.
the Dia or the bore will be bigger than .430 is my thinking.
I have a Remington 1875 in 44 Remington its also a heeled bullet so the bore is bigger than the 44 Russian 44 sp barrels.
if you find a bullet mold for that let me know I think its a hard bullet to find.
Though that might be the case. If I find something I will let you know
NorthCoastBigBore
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If you have a lathe or can get to one, read up on rebodied cases (Manual of cartridge conversions) and then turn your own heads with an offset hole for .22 or .27 blanks, use brass tubing or cut cartridge body attached to that head (turning the case the whole length can be a lot more work and they don't seem to be as tough). I've even made a few like that for .32RF it works well, albeit a little time consuming.
Yes, only found out after I purchased it as to how rare it is. I am a happy guy!
fat tony
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The bullets are going to be heeled. If so you are going to need a repeatable way to crimp the bullets into place. This tool is probably something you will be on your own with. Sounds like a nice horse pistol. Take care of it! : - )
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Peter at RustyWood Trading suggested machining a set of side cutters to make a crimp, sounds like a good idea
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Isn't a colt single action army in .44 RF pretty darn rare... AND EXPENSIVE?!? Is it worth the risk?
If you're looking for a shooter I'd straight trade a ruger single six
If you're looking for a shooter I'd straight trade a ruger single six
Isn't a colt single action army in .44 RF pretty darn rare... AND EXPENSIVE?!? Is it worth the risk?
If you're looking for a shooter I'd straight trade a ruger single six
Haha thanks for the offer. My plan is to shoot it a few times to check function then relegate it to the safe. If I decide to sell it I want to sell it as a fully functional gun.
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I hear you... I've felt the need to fire a new gun.
I haven't bothered to google but I'd make sure to check it out... might want to get a colt letter.
Yes I think the colt letter is a very good idea
I will check them out. Thanks
