conversion for C&B

[ilex]

Has anyone done this?  Seems you would need to have it timed by NAA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoyFJ3jC3Ks

[Uncle_Lee]

Yes, they have been on GunBroker for a while now.

[Bigbird48]

Why would anyone want to. People that buy a Cap and Ball bought because they like that type of gun and there fun for them, if they wanted a 22 lr why not just buy one of those.

[lefty dude]

They can shoot cartridge with out signing  or going thru the back-ground checks. As others do when they buy a C&B Revolver, which in many States is purchase, and walk out the door. Then buy a Conversion cartridge cylinder in 38 special or 45 Colt. Totally legal, as it is considered a machine part. If the frame is not machined to eject or made to reload cartridges.
I own such a piece. An 1860 C&B Revolver, with a 45 Schofield 5 shot conversion cylinder. To load & reload I must remove the barrel, then remove the cylinder from the Arbor. My Frame is undisturbed.
I have the choice, shoot C&B or replace the cylinder and, shoot cartridge.

In my opinion a 22 C&B conversion is not worth the trouble or expense.
I also own a Mini NAA 22 mag C&B revolver, love the little devil.

[Bigbird48]

Thanks for the explanation Lefty. Seems like it makes it easy for felons to get a gun they can use
Nother question do they have to be timed by NAA

Why would anyone want to. People that buy a Cap and Ball bought because they like that type of gun and there fun for them, if they wanted a 22 lr why not just buy one of those.

[OLD and GRUMPY]

 One add said they test fire them in more than one gun. Don't think NAA would do the work for legal reasons.