Black Powder Revolver Question?? Please Help

[3rdIris]

Is it possible to shorten the barrel of a 1800 black powder revolver?

[Hairball]

OK, I'll bite. Whats an 1800??

[gaberaynes]

I think he's just referring that century's pistols

[Barbarosa]

In short, yes. Obviously you must be referring to a reproduction because no one would do that to an authentic 1800's revolver. To do it correctly a gun smith would need to cut down the barrel, replace the sight and recrown the barrel. Cost-wise you would probably have more into it than the value of the gun.

Functionally, it might not work out too well. There is a reason most BP revolvers were in the 7 - 8" range. True that there were numerous belly guns, but most were long barreled even by modern standards.

[3rdIris]

In short, yes. Obviously you must be referring to a reproduction because no one would do that to an authentic 1800's revolver. To do it correctly a gun smith would need to cut down the barrel, replace the sight and recrown the barrel. Cost-wise you would probably have more into it than the value of the gun.

Functionally, it might not work out too well. There is a reason most BP revolvers were in the 7 - 8" range. True that there were numerous belly guns, but most were long barreled even by modern standards.

how mch can they cut before its a problem? also i was thinking of doing it myself so it doesnt cost as much.

[Tom-ADC]

Read this when you get time.

http://1858remington.com/discuss/index.php?topic=9710.0

[musketjon]

Black powder needs a long barrel for complete burning, otherwise you're just blowing unburned powder out the muzzle.
I have an original 1849 Colt pocket model with a 4'' barrel. The loading lever is about as useless as teats on a boar hog.
Jon

[CSACANNONEER]

how mch can they cut before its a problem? also i was thinking of doing it myself so it doesnt cost as much.

Why are you thinking about doing this?

[MajorSideburns]

Why are you thinking about doing this?

Maybe he's a quickdraw gunslinger outlaw desperado

[gaberaynes]

What i think the intentions are
buy bp
buy conversion cylinder
shorten barrel
ccw unregistered
think its ok cuz marked black powder
not realizing it is still a firearm and can get charged with a crime

or its bait

[Sutcliffe]

I've seen blogs where a hacksaw is used

Not the straightest cut involved, but doable. You would want to lap the muzzle end with some kind of polishing compound to prevent burrs or snags to upset your accuracy potential.

[condor]

They make reproductions in shorter bbls. You could probably buy a new one for less than it would cost a gunsmith to shorten the bbl on an existing BP revolver....

[j-shot]

Is it possible to shorten the barrel of a 1800 black powder revolver?

Just buy the short barrel version.

$200 delivered to your mailbox.

Now you have two.

[gaberaynes]

Here you go already short

https://northamericanarms.com/shop/firearms/naa-22lr-cb/

[rrwallace]

If you haven't already purchased the BP pistol already check out the cattleman version. https://www.ubertireplicas.com/produ...new-model-b-p/

I'm looking to do the same thing but haven't got to it yet as I'm still working on a 1911 80% project now.

I've seen conversion cylinders for this but recall the gun and conversion cylinder are more $$, but it might be the same cost if you haven't already purchased all your parts already and then pay to have your barrel shortened.

I've heard you want to stay away from brass frames as well if doing a conversion. One that just has brass trigger guard is ok though.

Hope this helps.