Evolution of Remington Army and Navy Revolvers Part 2 Cartridge Conversions 

To those of you who have been following my problems with North Hopewell Township’s Acting Zoning Officer, here’s a little update. My hearing with the zoning board is scheduled for mid-April. My lawyer says that the law is unambiguous, and that the law is completely on my side on this issue. However, the zoning board appeal hearing is a political proceeding, rather than an actual legal proceeding, so the board could find against me, and back up their zoning officer. It is actually a crap shoot, though the township solicitor will probably warn the zoning board that they are on shaky legal ground. But we are prepared for the possibility of the zoning board deciding against our appeal. If that happens we will take the township to court. Thanks to the generosity of all of you who contributed to the Go Fund Me campaign, I will have the financial resources to fund the legal battle through at least one level of appeal, if necessary. I am really touched by everyone’s generosity. When Ken Hill approached me about a GFM campaign, I expected it to struggle to raise $2,000. Even Ken thought we wouldn’t go beyond $7,000. Boy were we wrong! At last check, the campaign has raised over $58,000! Unless things go very, very wrong, that is far more money than I’ll need to fight this to a beneficial conclusion. So, after the case is fully settled, I’ll be coming back to you all here on Facebook and RU-vid. I will be asking your recommendations for organizations to donate the money. I’ll want the money we donate to promote freedom, shooting and history. I’m sure you all can point me in the right direction to do some good. Once again, thank you for your support. It has been very humbling to be the recipient of so much generosity.

hopefully you get your range back,,,i really like every thing you do !

Thanks for the great series on the Remington Army and Navy models. To me, these scream old West almost as much as the Colt 1873 SAA. I can imagine a lot of frontiersman and cowboys on the trail carried these as an affordable alternative to the Colt 1873.

As someone who prefers the look of a Remington to a Colt I find this series very interesting, sadly as I live in the UK I will never get to see any.

We all think we know it all until you come on and tell us details we never knew existed, thank you for a very entertaining and educational video....good luck with the zoning war.

Never let the algorithm get you down, sir!

Mike I just wanted to point out that Kenny Howell now also makes a cartridge conversion for Pietta (and I think Uberti) Remington 1858 clones much like the Kirst with the floating backing plate with a loading gate. I have both and prefer it over the Kirst as it is not only less expensive but it comes with a 6 shot cylinder( in 45) which eliminates any trouble with the timing which the 5 shot Kirst. cylinder some times has, It also comes with a simple metal piece as a pattern guide for cutting the loading trough in the exact right spot which is a nice touch. .

Really like these videos. Back in the day it might not have been much of a problem not having a gate on those old revolvers. Since they were using outside lubrication heeled bullets the cartridges would have stuck to the chamber walls better.

I like the Taylor's/ Howell conversion cylinders since they're 6 shot in .45LC & .38SP . The only issue I've had is the firing pins do wear out after a while and start sticking and having light strikes, but they don't cost much and with the tool they're easy to replace.

I have the Uberdi 1858 45 LC, 8 in hex barrel. I absolutely love shooting this gun. Very accurate too. I cast and reload my own 45 LC bullets. Like your vids and really learn a lot. I recently bought the Uberdi 4 1/2 inch revolver in the 44-40 WCF. Another great shooter.

Interesting video about the different conversions. I saw Eastwood pop a cylinder out and load a full cylinder back in his weapon. I couldn’t tell if he was working the real thing or a modified Hollywood version of a Remington.

Thanks for the info. I love the Remingtons and have a Dart replica, a Uberti percussion replica, a Uberti .45 conversion and really stepping out, a Pietta stainless percussion target model.

I'm new to these conversions and cap and ball in general. Shot single shot pistol and had a Hawkin kit rifle at one time but those are long gone. These look like a lot of fun! If I get one it'll probably be replica. Thanks for all the hard work!

Mike, Another very comprehensive presentation on the Remington Army and Navy Conversions. Your logic about the expired Rollin & White patent being in 1869 made much sense. These are topics that have been poorly covered in the past. I consider your extensive coverage to be the BEST!

Very interesting post Civil War conversion history. I had no idea that a .46 Rimfire conversion was initially used for the Army Remington. I will be shooting my Uberti Remington using the .45 LC conversion cylinder today at the range. I need to reference your video about loading heeled .38 cal. lead bullets in .38 LC cases for my 1851 Colt conversion, and Navy Remington conversion. I used to use a hollow base bullet that worked very well in the Navies, but want to try the Eras Gone in .38LC and as combustible flash paper cartridges.

Great video mike. I sure hope when uploading this video you have far less anxiety and much more hope for the future with duelist Den. Keep up the good fight.

Once again top notch 👌. Mike any consideration of NAA Companions (modern black powder SA guns in 22 caliber) for future videos? I for one would like to see your review.

I really like this three part series, your channel got me interested old west arms and gun leather about five years ago. I eventually had a gunsmith do a blacksmith style conversion on an 1851 Navy, I had mine done without and ejector in the style of some of the original one-offs.

I am really into cartridge conversion revolvers and have converted several myself using R&D and Kirst Konverters, I have 2 five and half inch Remington copy revolvers in 45 colt one 8 inch Remington copy in 45 colt and one 7.5 inch Remington copy in 38 special and a Buffalo length Remington copy I haven't put in my Kirst Konverter yet and one 5.5 inch Remington copy with a R&D cylinder. My colt conversions are all 1851 Colt copies with one man with no name, one 4.75 inch from Taylor's and a 22LR Kirst conversion, and one 1851 converted to 45 Colt from the period incorrect 44 caliber 1851. For cartridge guns I have an 1875 in 357 and one in 45 Colt with the 7.5 inch barrel, and one 5.5 inch 1875 with a 5.5 inch barrel. My 1890 is in 357. My hands are large so the 1875 guns are my favorite.

very informative Mike... I love your historical anecdotes and back stories, good series!!

I've seen more Navy conversions than Army and the Navy revolvers have been in much better condition for some reason. I wish Uberti would produce a Navy model in the correct size I'd buy a pair.

Good Morning Mr. Mike. I was under the weather and missed your latest installment yesterday, but caught it today. Upon reflection, I find this hobby that has so much history behind it, to be multi-faceted. All of what you present has a following. We who endeavor in it pick our period of history. I enjoy all, but the flintlock era has become my favorite. It's my facet, and you are the person to seek out for the knowledge, here on your channel. Thank you Mr. Mike.

Fascinating history! Thank you for this presentation and all your work researching the background of these Remington conversions.

Thank you for the interesting and informative video. I have somewhat considered a conversion cylinder for my C&B replica but have never reached the point of pulling the trigger on the decision. Your input is, as always, helpful.

Mike. Thank you very much. Have a blessed week. Going to watch #3,

Love the history lesson. Wife will probably only stand for one more firearm so struggling to decide which replica I buy. Keep the videos coming. Great info

I really enjoy your videos! I often replay them several times so that I can make an outline which I then add to my ever growing resource library. Keep up the great work

Kind Thanks Mike! Great history and information as always. I hope you’re recovering well and enjoying the summer, almost already. It will be great to have you back! Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Good stuff. I love cartridge firing revolvers.

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

Great video Mike as always.

Again, you set the bar pretty high. I knew next to none of the facts you presented and realize I have a lot of reading before I know much at all. Would be nice if you could include some resources and links to books. But still I know so much more than I did.

Great stuff, Mike, thank you.

Awesome video

thank you for the update

Thank you for another great video.

Vrey informative video Mike !!!

Great info!

OUTSTANDING Mike !! Thx

Thanks for another great episode on the Remington revolvers, i'm looking forward to the next video!

Thanks for the video

Thanks again. Love the history.

Great video!

Keep up the great work

Great Info

thank you sir, again great information.

Thank Mike. Continue your great wok!

As always, very informative and entertaining. Thanks Mike.

Enjoyed it.

Looking forward to the next one. 👍

Nice job Mike; thank you. 👍

Thank you for the information.

Another fantastic video. Thanks Mike. Cheers.

That was great,thank you 🤠

Awesome video! Looking forward to the final installment.

Good information . Thanks

Thanks for the interesting history.

Another excellent video

Excellent video as usual.

Another great video, full of information .Thank you for sharing your expertise !

Great video Mike.

Interesting video. Great history. Thanks Mike.

Thx for the history Mike

Great video Mike, ya keeped me interested throughout the episode!

Great Video

Thank you for the excellent illustrations.

Another great history lesson.

Learned a lot thanks.

Great discussion!👍✌️

Very good info

Outstanding episode Ron!

Another good, informative video, Mr. B. Looking forward to part 3. 👍

Thanks Mike

Great video! Thanks Mike. And just so you know, I love shooting my Remington conversation cylinder in .45 colt.

Really good content I love the Remington

Grear video as always

I really like your videos. The historical information is very interesting.

As always, great and informative video Mike!

Glad to hear things are going well with the den and as always, appreciate the content and information sharing.

Thank you!

Another great video Mike - looking forward to watching part 3😀😀

Great follow up to the first video. Enjoyed it!

great video keep them coming as long as you can . all the best from cheshire england

Thanks for another great video, Mike!

Great video Mike!🙏🏻

Thanks great info

Thank you Mike for all that you do,God Bless you Mike

Truthfully, I'd prefer you use any leftover funds to maintain/improve the land you use for shooting.

Great series!

Hey Mike I've been following your channel for a long time now, and I just wanted to tell you how much your videos mean to me...and I'm sure a lot of other people feel the same way. I also live in Pennsylvania and since I was a child I've always been infatuated with firearms and the history behind them, I think it's important to educate people, especially the younger generations on our history, who knows maybe someday I could inspire a younger person the way you've inspired me. Keep up the good work my friend and I wish you good luck with your problem with Duelist den.

Wonderful video Mike. I can’t wait for the next installment. Speaking of that, see you then.

very interesting mike, thank you..

Great video! I enjoy the history 👍

another good video, thank you Mike,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Great video and nice to read about the update on your zoning.

How is the Den doing?

Thank you. This is a subject I have been interested in for quite a while, and have found very little in print about it.

Hi Mike, another fascinating, info laden video. Keep on in there. Best of luck with the zoning board.

Another great video , good luck with the hearing

Great video. I love the looks of the Remington.