Interchangeability

[Sparkitoff]

Are cylinders interchangeable within the same model and brand? In other words for example can a Pietta 1858 cylinder from "this" revolver be used on "that" Pietta 1858 revolver without modification? What about other parts? Same brand and model = drop in fit?

Thanks

 

[Dashing Leper]

I have swapped cylinders between a pair of 1860 Armys with no issue, and my Leech & Rigdon barrel/cylinder combo is sitting in the frame from a new 1851. All Ubertis, with no changes in gap characteristics and they clearly cycle just fine.

I found swapping grips can be hit-or-miss when it comes to fit and finish. The reason my Leech & Rigdon is on a new frame is because the old frame's screw holes for the grip are offset slightly. The brass that came with the gun was fitted to that frame-- swapping in grips from three other guns ended up proud on top and to the right. I wanted a "London" look for the Leech & Rigdon, so I installed blued steel grips on my new 5" Navy and then swapped barrels/cylinders between the two guns.

 

[Kansas Jake]

If your Pietta 1858 is newer after they started using CNC to build them there should be no problem swapping cylinders. I have an older Navy Arms marked Pietta 1858 made around 1980 that will swap cylinders with the newer ones, but it is not the best fit.

 

[Boburuncle]

I recently purchased a Navy Arms Texas Paterson that came to me without a cylinder or wedge. I do not know when it was made but I have not been able to locate either cylinder or wedge from Navy Arms. Is it possible to pop another maker's cylinder, such as Uberti or Pietta, into a Navy Arms? Or, does anyone know where I can purchase a Navy Arms Texas Paterson cylinder?