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I have an early Model 28 with a pinned barrel. My late brother-in-law had one that was converted to 41 Magnum with a 4" barrel. He had his converted in the 70's if I remember correctly. I really liked that revolver.
Would it be more work than unscrewing the barrel and replacing it. removing the cylinder and replacing it? That is no timing issues etc.
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If it would be more work, such as timing, who would you recommend doing the work?
Any recommendations on finding the barrel and the cylinder?
Estimate on cost?
Thanks
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Being old enough to have had responsibility of keeping 50 S&W revolvers operating correctly for a police department I would guess that if the cylinder you come up with actually times correctly would be a stroke of luck.
I can't answer any of your other questions, but I believe you would be money ahead getting yourself a Model 57 in the barrel length you want, as both would be N frame revolvers.
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I believe you would be money ahead getting yourself a Model 57 in the barrel length you want, as both would be N frame revolvers. What shooter42 said is dead on. Buy one already made. As another suggestion buy the Model 58 if you can find one.
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Thanks for the info. I’ve been looking for a 57 for some time. The ones I’ve seen are priced beyond what I think seems right. I’ll keep looking and quit thinking about converting my 28. Thanks again.
I just looked on Guns International and found one or two that were interesting.
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There are several shops Magna Port being 1 that will rechamber your cylinder and either replace or rebore the barrel.
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I have an early Model 28 with a pinned barrel. My late brother-in-law had one that was converted to 41 Magnum with a 4" barrel. He had his converted in the 70's if I remember correctly. I really liked that revolver.
Would it be more work than unscrewing the barrel and replacing it. removing the cylinder and replacing it? That is no timing issues etc.
Questions:
If it would be more work, such as timing, who would you recommend doing the work?
Any recommendations on finding the barrel and the cylinder?
Estimate on cost?
Thanks Get a quality smith to swap barrels and line bore to.41. He’ll probably tighten up locking and make it really accurate. DF
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It would be a gamble that it would work out well, and would probably ruin the value of the revolver even if it did. I wouldn't trust and unknown converted revolver to work properly if I could just buy a model 57 or 58.
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It would be a gamble that it would work out well, and would probably ruin the value of the revolver even if it did. I wouldn't trust and unknown converted revolver to work properly if I could just buy a model 57 or 58. Work done by a top mechanic would be fine, probably out perform factory pieces. DF
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Bowen used to do S&W conversions but I believe he stopped. I had a 586 that he converted to 41 special, I don’t think he would do 41 magnum.
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