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Originally Posted by 45Wheelgun
Actually it is the original numbered to the gun extractor that has been modified. It appears to me that they removed the ratchet from the star, and then added (silver solder?) a second star. The first star, fitting flush with the cylinder and the second star for holding the rim of the 45Colt. Then they put the ratchet on the top. All fits amazingly well. Note how well the replacement (1917) star fits the cylinder.
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Going through my saved threads and found this one. I have not a lot of interest in the 45 long Colt but this method of conversion is very interesting.
Dave, can you tell if the chambers were deepened to accept the long Colt cartridge or was all of the conversion in the extractor?
Thank you.
Kevin