Howell Conversion Cylinder: A Cool Upgrade for Your Revolver

Introduction

Are you into guns and revolvers? Well, we’ve got something super cool to tell you about. It’s called the Howell Conversion Cylinder, and it’s made specifically for the new steel frame 1863 Remington Pocket model from Pietta. This awesome gadget allows you to convert your .31 caliber ‘Remington’ revolver to fire the .32 S&W Short cartridge. Pretty neat, right? Let’s dive in and learn more!

Why Choose the Howell Conversion Cylinder?

Now, you might be wondering why someone would want to convert their revolver in the first place. Well, some people just prefer the ‘Remington’ design over the ‘Colt’ style revolvers. Plus, this conversion cylinder is perfect for side matches or just shooting for fun. It gives you more options and makes your shooting experience even better!

Installation Made Easy

Installing the Howell Conversion Cylinder is a breeze. Here’s how you do it:

Step 1: Remove the Plate

The conversion cylinder has a plate at the rear of the cylinder body that contains the firing pins. You simply lift it off the cylinder body to remove it. Easy peasy!

Step 2: Load the Chambers

Once the plate is removed, you can access the chambers in the cylinder body. Load them up with the specified caliber of ammunition. Make sure to use the right bullets for your revolver!

Step 3: Replace the Plate

After loading the chambers, it’s time to put the plate back in place. This ensures that everything aligns properly and your revolver is ready to go.

Step 4: Swap the Cylinders

Now comes the exciting part! Remove the original cylinder from your black powder handgun and replace it with the conversion cylinder. It’s like giving your revolver a cool upgrade!

Step 5: Remove the Empty Brass

After firing your revolver, you’ll need to remove the conversion cylinder and lift off the plate again. This allows you to take out the empty brass using a rod or another suitable object (just remember, the rod is not included with the cylinder).

Important Things to Remember

Before you get too excited, there are a couple of important things you need to know:

1. Use the Right Ammunition

This conversion cylinder is only for black powder cartridges or black powder equivalent cartridges (also known as Cowboy Ammunition) with lead bullets. Using modern ammunition or installing it on a brass frame can be dangerous and cause injuries. So, always stick to the right kind of ammo!

2. Avoid Dry Firing

When you have the conversion cylinder installed, make sure to never dry fire your revolver. Dry firing can damage the firing pins, and we definitely don’t want that to happen.

So, there you have it, folks! The Howell Conversion Cylinder is a super cool upgrade for your revolver. It’s easy to install and gives you more shooting options. Just remember to use the right ammunition and avoid dry firing. Now go out there and have a blast with your upgraded revolver!