Bo Kidd Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 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
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 What markings are on the barrel? Is the bore .357 or is it still .36 caliber (about .370) ? Where'dja get it?
Bo Kidd Posted February 7, 2021 Author Posted February 7, 2021 It is stamped 38 cal but it almost looks like it said 36 at one time. I got it from a man in Arkansas.
Blackhawk Kid Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 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?
Bo Kidd Posted February 7, 2021 Author Posted February 7, 2021 Blackhawk Kid, there are no markings and the firing pin is in the plate.
McCandless Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 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/
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 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.
Steel-eye Steve SASS #40674 Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 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.
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