Mustang Gregg Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 A feller brought me in 5 old rifles to appraise. None are really anything that I would want for myself. They are a bit rough and would be a tough sell anyway, I reckon. 1. Marlin '92 lever action octagon .32 rimfire 2. Winchester Low Wall falling block octagon .32 rimfire 3. Remington Rolling block octagon .32 rimfire 4. Hopkins & Allen falling block octagon .32 rimfire 5. Winchester M1873 (mfd 1888) round .44 WCF My questions are: Has anyone ever successfully converted a Low Wall (in rimfire) to centerfire? How about converting a 'Marlin '92 to centerfire? How much $$? Much obliged, Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 The Marlin May be as easy as swapping the firing pin. Some of those Marlins were made that way. They came with two firing pins. The Low Wall isn’t hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I always thought I'd get a Marlin 92 in 32. I've seen a couple at reasonable prices but just didn't want one bad enough. Problem is, even the 32 cente fire is all but obsolete. It's a 32 Colt. Some have rechambered them in 32 S&W that is a more available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Here's a Potterfield video showing rim to center fire conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Nice video! But you can tell it is older (2013) since you can no longer buy Kasenit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Gun parts have center fire firing pins in stock. Some 92 Marlins will chamber 32 S&W. Fun little Rifle to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I sent Roberson Ct Co a couple of modified 32 Long RF cases that has the rim fire slot cut on the head and the primer pocket enlarged to accept a 6mm Flobert primer. Roberson modified their CNC program for the 32 Long CF cases to make them 32 Long rim fires. Now has 50 rimfire cases with no need to bush a rimfire block to center fire for the firing pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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