Lemat cylinder conversion?

[TinCuda]

I was wondering if anyone made a cylinder conversion to use center fire ammo in the Lemat black power pistol. I am not interested in the legal hoops with the shotgun part, that can remain BP.

If someone makes this, Where, How much?

Thanks guys

TinCuda


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[CALI-gula]

Have never seen any.

Might want to see if Taylor/R&D ever made them in the past. I got conversions for a set of Uberti/Pietta Remington 1858s years ago, but that would be awesome if they were available for the LeMat.

http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/cartridge-conversions/1858-remington-conversion-cylinders.html

http://www.buffaloarms.com/r_and_d_conversion_cylinders_pr-3787.aspx

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[rp55]

Several years ago I read about a LeMat carbine conversion. As I recall, they left the shotgun barrel precussion because of DD/AOW issues. Then they put a barrel lining in and rechambered it for 38S&W, which is as large as you can go using cylinder cap with firing pins without the rims overlapping.

[Eljay]

The carbine conversions are very cool.

I've seen pictures of conversion cylinders but they were all custom. I don't think anybody's ever produced one commercially. It's the kind of thing you do as a prop department so you can fire blanks in movies...

[TinCuda]

Several years ago I read about a LeMat carbine conversion. As I recall, they left the shotgun barrel precussion because of DD/AOW issues. Then they put a barrel lining in and rechambered it for 38S&W, which is as large as you can go using cylinder cap with firing pins without the rims overlapping.

I didn't think of the rim size might overlap. Looks like it is becoming more work than it would be worth. I know that it has been done as one-offs. I guess it is just too much trouble to make a production item.

Thanks


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