Cylinder I.D.

[mizlplix]

Greetings:  I have been looking for a WMR cylinder for my Black Widow.  I am somewhat confused because I am seeing different stampings on the front face.  Some are plain. some are "L" and some are "LR".  How do I tell if it is a true Mag cylinder?   Thanks....

[smokeless joe]

I have a few minis with both cylinders and the only ones marked are ?L? for long rifle. None of the magnum cylinders are marked.

[Uncle_Lee]

Normally the mag cylinder has a "M" on it, the long rifle has a "L".
Maybe if you get single caliber Pug, MM, or BW the cylinder may not be marked.
But if you get the convertible the cylinders may be marked.

[Wumbey Goomba]

My experience is, mag. cylinders are
unmarked and long rifle cylinders have
a L on them.

[Canoeal]

I just checked both of mine (both bought as mag only) no markings.

[mizlplix]

I have a Widow and it is marked "L".  It shoots long rifle.  But I see on Ebay a cylinder marked "LR".  Also plain ones too.  So I think you all are right. I need a plain cylinder.  Thanks guys!

[smokeless joe]

Yeah none of my magnum cylinders are marked even on my convertible models.

[Bigbird48]

I think the easiest way is to drop a mag shell if it fits , well there ya go LOL. A mag 22 will not fit a LR cylinder

[OV-1D]

  My opinion is if you can't tell the difference please do yourself a favor and sell the gun . Honestly . Guns are not second nature to some and should be avoided , innocence could get hurt . Besides the difference in cylinders is quite oblivious if it isn't to you out there reread the above and follow .  

[heyjoe]

Greetings:  I have been looking for a WMR cylinder for my Black Widow.  I am somewhat confused because I am seeing different stampings on the front face.  Some are plain. some are "L" and some are "LR".  How do I tell if it is a true Mag cylinder?   Thanks....

are you looking online or in person?

[Uncle_Lee]

Here are 2 mag cylinders with an "M" on them.

[heyjoe]

I have at least one mag cylinder with an M on it, from 1 1/8 magnum convertible purchased new in 2003