Bo Kidd 0 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Can anyone tell me who makes this conversion? It has a rear site made into the spacer. It’s a 38 spl. Also I think this is a 1862 police “pony express” but not sure about that either??? I’m looking to find a match to it or figure out what I would have to buy to get another one. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene, SASS # 27489 1,373 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 What markings are on the barrel? Is the bore .357 or is it still .36 caliber (about .370) ? Where'dja get it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bo Kidd 0 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 It is stamped 38 cal but it almost looks like it said 36 at one time. I got it from a man in Arkansas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhawk Kid 4 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The recoil shield with the sight looks like it might be a John Gren conversion. Usually he marked them,is there the name Gren or Spokane Washington anywhere (Usually on the barrel somewhere)? I think Dave Anderson (American Frontier Firearms) might have done some like this also but I think he marked them. Is the firing pin in the plate or on the hammer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bo Kidd 0 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 Blackhawk Kid, there are no markings and the firing pin is in the plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McCandless 2,037 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Bo Kidd said: Blackhawk Kid, there are no markings and the firing pin is in the plate. Looking at a larger version of the image... That pistol started life as a Pietta 1861 or 1862, same pistol just different barrel lengths. It was chopped and then the conversion done. If you want a duplicate, of it, talk to Gary Lee Barnes at http://www.cartridgeconversion.com/ Edited February 7 by McCandless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,579 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) PLUS ONE for McCandless. Since it was built as a "one-off," finding an actual "mate" will be very difficult. You may well get quite close with a Pietta 1851 and a Kirst Konverter. If desired, also may be able to add an Ejector. Edited February 7 by Colorado Coffinmaker Add some additional information Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steel-eye Steve SASS #40674 52 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 2/7/2021 at 9:36 AM, Blackhawk Kid said: The recoil shield with the sight looks like it might be a John Gren conversion. Usually he marked them,is there the name Gren or Spokane Washington anywhere (Usually on the barrel somewhere)? I think Dave Anderson (American Frontier Firearms) might have done some like this also but I think he marked them. Is the firing pin in the plate or on the hammer? It does look something like a Gren, though I don't think he did rear sights like that, mine has a notched hammer for a sight. Also, he marked his guns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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