Skeeter also had some M28 to .45 Colt conversions built. He had one M28 cylinder rechambered and you could actually see light through the bolt notch!!!
Model 28-2 Converted to 44 Special
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Skeeter also had some M28 to .45 Colt conversions built. He had one M28 cylinder rechambered and you could actually see light through the bolt notch!!!
keith44spl
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It's my idee that those barrel were 'slabbed' to adjust the balance.
The converting of N frame revolvers was a booming business back in the 60s & 70s.
I thought it was the way to go as well.
Just a few of my favorites
357 to 44 Spl.
38 Spl to 44 Spl
I also like the 45 Long Colt Ctg.
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Jim Watson
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I used to think those were neat, I even had a .357-.44 conversion under way when the gunsmith passed away. The guy I sent another of his projects to for completion screwed it up so I did not try again.
These days, I am quite happy with big .38s. I have some bullets that are dead ringers for Keith 358439 for when I feel nostalgic.
These days, I am quite happy with big .38s. I have some bullets that are dead ringers for Keith 358439 for when I feel nostalgic.
carelesslove
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This is a very interesting conversion.....my guess is that the barrel is a T/C Contender .44 Magnum Bull Barrel, shortened & hopefully fitted up right, to mate up with the "newly machined" .44 Special cylinder. It looks like (maybe) 8+" in length - and - if chambered carefully, it could accept an LBT WFN at ~260 gr. With careful load development, this barrel combination could produce "near Magnum" performance, with very low felt recoil and pressure. Somebody thought about this for a long time, before making shavings.
As a .44 Special lover for many years, this appears to be someone's Holy Grail Gun. I bet it will shoot!
My 2 cents worth.... carelesslove
As a .44 Special lover for many years, this appears to be someone's Holy Grail Gun. I bet it will shoot!
My 2 cents worth.... carelesslove
Dieseltech56
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That muzzle crown screams t/c contender. I bet if we could see the rifling we'd know for sure
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I'll see if I can get more pictures tomorrow.
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The barrel length is 7 3/4"
These are the best pictures that I could get of the rifling:
These are the best pictures that I could get of the rifling:
Jersey Doug
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Following Skeeter's guidance, in the 70's bought a new M-28 and sent it's barrel and cylinder out to be converted to .44 special. The barrel was lined and most need magnification to tell. Also paid for the front red insert to be installed. Everything was saved from that time, may mount it back to it's frame for sentimental reasons.
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Dieseltech56
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I thought I'd be able to tell T/C rifling but that doesn't look like the barrels I have. The lands are much more pronounced
Fortunately while I have a 28-2 4 incher to play with now, I also have a 624, no dash, 4 inch .44 Spl. to play with. No need to convert my .357!
I also have 629-1 .44 magnum and 57 .41 magnum, both 4 inchers.
I like 'em all.
I also have 629-1 .44 magnum and 57 .41 magnum, both 4 inchers.
I like 'em all.
keith44spl
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My first convert from the 70's..........
Model 27 to 44 Special
One of the last,
an Outdoorsman to 44 Special....(w/triple lock works)
You be the judge.
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Model 27 to 44 Special
One of the last,
an Outdoorsman to 44 Special....(w/triple lock works)
You be the judge.
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OP
My first convert from the 70's..........
Model 27 to 44 Special
One of the last,
an Outdoorsman to 44 Special....(w/triple lock works)
You be the judge.
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That looks like some fine craftsmanship.
Protocall_Design
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For Keith44spl- what is the rear sight on the triple lock one?
keith44spl
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That is the original Outdoorsman Target rear sight assembly.
I made the front sight blade and installed an ivory bead on the face.
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rck281
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Kansas City gunsmith could have been Ron Power.
If you do that with a revolver, you'd better have a heavy saddle leather shield strapped to your thigh or the cylinder gap blast will leave a huge owie like you were flogged. I've seen Creedmoor shooting a revolver with a leg shield (it worked very well) and without the leg shield (not so good - just one shot).
That's a load from my past,too.
rmbrad
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This is either an old PPC or Silhouette revolver. Nicely done.
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