With the introduction of cartridges in the late 1860s there were suddenly three ways to set up a percussion revolver -- send it to the factory to have it converted to use cartridges, have a local gunsmith do it, or keep it restricted to loose powder, lead balls and percussion caps.
Today's cowboy shooters have some of the same choices with the availability of an increasing number of models of the Kirst Konverter. The Kirst Konverters are designed to work with both Uberti and Pietta reproductions of the 1849 Colt, the 1851/61 Colt Navy, the 1858 Remington, and the Ruger Old Army. The Thuer conversion unit is expected in 2008.
Kirst Konverters
add $10.00 shipping Texas Res. must pay sales tax
1849 Pocket Pistol Konverter price $245.00
C49KU32SW
*includes conversion ring and cylinder *.32 S&W *fits Uberti
1851/1861 Colt Navy Konverter price $279.00
C51KP38 (pietta) C51KU38 (uberti)
Ejector price $125.00
C51EJP C51EJU C61EJP-U
*includes gated conversion ring and cylinder *ejector system available seperatly *.38 long colt *bone color cased conversion ring *available for Uberti or Pietta
*cylinder and gated conversion ring (ring can be used as a drop-in for an unported gun) *ejector system for gated ring available seperately *available in .38 spl, .44 long Colt, .45 long Colt, .45ACP *available for Uberti or Pietta
Ruger Old Army Konverter price - blue $295.00
Konverter price- stainless $315.00
*cylinder and ring *available in .45 long Colt, .45ACP *blue or stainless finish
For more information about Kirst Cartridge Konverters, visit Walt Kirst's website!
To Order call 254-248-0663 or email Ravens Roost for more information
