Could my 1953 K22 revolver be converted to .32 H&R magnum by re-boring the chambers, re-boring and rifling the barrel, and then setting the firing pin for centerfire?
Pre #18 conversion?
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Engine49guy
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Pre Model 18's have an internal firing pin for rimfire 22lrs.
The K32's were centerfire frames like the 38.
I am not a gunsmith but would think it would be easier to convert a K38 by replacing the cylinder and barrel,
I have seen people convert Model 19 barrels to .22lr by turning down a rifle barrel on a lathe then inserting it the 38 bore ,
A .32 insert might be pretty thin to insert in a 38 bore.
The K32's were centerfire frames like the 38.
I am not a gunsmith but would think it would be easier to convert a K38 by replacing the cylinder and barrel,
I have seen people convert Model 19 barrels to .22lr by turning down a rifle barrel on a lathe then inserting it the 38 bore ,
A .32 insert might be pretty thin to insert in a 38 bore.
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I would take a k38 and barrel/cylinder from a k22 and have the barrel/cylinder bored out and then installed on the k38.
Andy Horvath has my 17-2 right now to convert to 32 long. He seems to think its easy. If you do it your self do the K-38 -22 bbl, cyl route. Larry
Good luck with your project. Let us see the finished gun and a range report. In fact let us know if you send it to Andy. My 32 will have "Horvath special" on it when done. Larry
