38/44 HD 45 Colt conversion

[AJ]

I had a Rem UMC marked 45 colt that was shorter and probably designed for use in the S&W. It would also work in the Colt. Colt never really loaded a commercially loaded short colt so it's still called 45 Colt!

Colt didn't load any ammo.

"Short Colt" would probably be a Schofield as in .45 Schofield used in S&W's. You have .45 Colt and .45 Schofield, not .45 "Long" Colt or .45 "Short" Colt.

 

[SuperMan]

From what I read, the "Long" Colt designation came up when the ARMY adopted both the Schofield and SAA during the same period. When a Quartermaster would order ammo to make sure he got the correct ammo for the SAA he would specify Long Colt...

 

[AJ]

From what I read, the "Long" Colt designation came up when the ARMY adopted both the Schofield and SAA during the same period. When a Quartermaster would order ammo to make sure he got the correct ammo for the SAA he would specify Long Colt...

Just pulled this off of the internet:
AI Overview

The U.S. Army used the .45 Schofield cartridge in both the Smith & Wesson Model 3 (Schofield) and the Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolvers. While the Schofield revolver was designed specifically for the .45 Schofield cartridge, the Colt SAA, chambered in .45 Colt, could also fire the shorter .45 Schofield round. This led to the Army standardizing on the .45 Schofield cartridge to simplify logistics, as it worked in both types of revolvers.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• The .45 Schofield:
  This cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson for their Model 3 revolver.
  
  
• Compatibility:
  The .45 Schofield cartridge was designed with a slightly wider rim diameter than the .45 Colt to ensure reliable extraction in the S&W Schofield's top-break design. It also has a shorter case than the .45 Colt.
  
  
• Army's Decision:
  The Army initially adopted both the Colt SAA and the Schofield revolver. However, they found that the .45 Schofield cartridge, being shorter, could be used in both revolvers, simplifying ammunition supply.
  
  
• Logistical Advantage:
  By standardizing on the .45 Schofield, the Army avoided the logistical difficulties of supplying two different types of ammunition for their revolvers.
  
  
• .45 Colt vs. .45 Schofield:
  The .45 Colt cartridge is longer and will not fit in the Schofield revolver's cylinder. The .45 Schofield can be used in the Colt SAA.

 

[Dan W. Cady]

Colt didn't load any ammo.

Bad choice of words.

 

[Dan W. Cady]

From what I read, the "Long" Colt designation came up when the ARMY adopted both the Schofield and SAA during the same period. When a Quartermaster would order ammo to make sure he got the correct ammo for the SAA he would specify Long Colt...

Did the Quarter master specify short colt for the S&Ws?

 

[steelslaver]

Using there is no such thing as a "45 long colt" logic, also mean there is no such thing as a "triple lock" as it to is a made up title for the New Century.

Get over it EVERYONE knows what a long colt is, grips are and everyone loves Triple Locks.

 

[SuperMan]

Did the Quarter master specify short colt for the S&Ws?

...no clue.

 

[LLOYD17]

LLoyd17, Love those Brass front sight blades. Do you have to regularly polish them to maintain that gold color? Don't they oxidize on you after time and require constant maintenance?

I've had these now for a few years and haven't run into any problems. They get a good wipe down and sit in the safe with the golden rod

 

[duke2002]

Wish there were more gunsmiths around to do that stuff. Hardly any around anymore.