Charlie Bison Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I have a modern 1892 (USRAC) in 44-40 and want to shoot 45 Colt. Is abarrel swap possible--and would any other parts need replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I have a modern 1892 (USRAC) in 44-40 and want to shoot 45 Colt. Is a barrel swap possible--and would any other parts need replaced? I have an early 1900's 92 that started life as a .44-40 that someone swapped the barrel for a .44 Magnum. So, I would guess that it's possible. I don't know though if any internal parts need to be modified or exchanged. It might actually be cheaper to find a new made Rossi or other replica in .45 Colt than to modify your existing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Bison Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 It's a takedown model that I got for relatively cheap, so I wanna convert it. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jess Money Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Will a .45 LC even fit in a .44-40 Cylinder. .44-40 is a tapered case, right? .45 is straight walled, right? What am I missing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 A 44-40 will work in a 45 Colt rifle. We have a shooter that runs fire formed 44-40 cases loaded with 45 bullets in a Uberti 45 Henry. Helps with blow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Bison Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Jess--This has nothing to do with cylinders, since the 1892 is a rifle. When you replace a 44-40 with a 45 colt barrel, it will be chambered dimensionally for the 45 cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Charlie, Yes, a 45 barrel can be swapped in. With a couple of caviats. First is the thred pitch used by USRAC, second will be the head space. Then, I don't remember how USRAC locked the turn lever for the magazine. There will most likely be some machine work there. Tou may well have to change or shim the cartridge guides. Finding a barrel with the shoulder, magazine hanger and other sundries machined in the right places will be difficult. While it sounds simple enough, it can get real expensive in a real hurry. You may actually find it cheaper to find another rifle. Coffinmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I just swapped a 30-30 barrel from a win. 94 to a 38-55, but I know a couple gun smith that check my work to make sure I don't screw it up( and to ask advice from) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Make me a good deal on that rifle and then go buy what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jess Money Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Oops! Over ran my headlights! Thanks for the correction. Mea Culpa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 You might give that 44-40 a try before you change anything. It's a great old cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 You could also have it re-bored. the 44WCF rim is larger than the 45lc so the shell guides may need some adjustment, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Bison Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks for all of your input, folks. I just spoke with a very reputable gunsmith and was told it could be done just by replacing the barrel correctly. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 They don't come any more reputable on 92s than Nate Kiowa Jones. sb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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