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Daniel So a large frame five shot is not unheard of? And are you saying that the cap and ball version was six shot? But, when they made the conversion to rimfire, they went with a 5 shot? I believe that this was done with other conversions because of the rims interferring with one another. Or, as Co...

Patbar I believe if you look closely on a blown up picture, both screws enter from the left. They are both replacements. As for the large frame and 5 shot cylinder, I have no idea about this issue. That is why I am asking about this revolver. He has asked if anyone knows about this “97” stamping on ...

Thank you both for the replies. Patbar - You may be correct about the size. I have only seen the same pictures that you have. Daniel - From further discussion with the owner it looks like the “nipples” were for looks only. Once he soaked the cylinder the “nipples” came out. They were press fit. I ca...

Looks like a full size pistol to me. But, I know nothing about these.

I have a friend in Germany that has a five shot cylinder on an 1858 frame. When the rimfire ammo dried up someone made nipples for it to return to a cap and ball. The S/N is 123023. Can anyone enlighten us as to any and all information available?