Very interesting. Back in the day, I wanted one of those
but wanted to build my own. Never stumbled over an action, tho. No idea who/where the Navy Arms version was converted.
If you have Ken Water's Pet Loads, look in the 45-70 section. He did a two part article on 45-70s with the first part covering the guns he would use and the second covering load data. IIRC, he divided various guns into three "levels" or groups - trapdoor, medium, strong, and remarked the Siamese belonged in a class by itself.
Also just checked a 1991 Navy Arms catalog and price list - the Siamese conversion is not listed.
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- Navy Arms Mauser conversion question. -
Hoot,
2013-12-17, 06:56
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- At the time they were current, I don't recall hearing... - John Meeker, 2013-12-17, 07:09
- It has been a while... - Brian A, 2013-12-17, 07:21
- Supposed to be real strong, but still close to 110 years old - cas, 2013-12-17, 07:26
- Very interesting. Back in the day, I wanted one of those -
John K.,
2013-12-17, 08:25
- Circa 77-78 I sized several dozen 45-70 cases in a small -
Rob Leahy,
2013-12-17, 08:33
- Nope... I know where all of them are. - Andrew, 2013-12-17, 20:38
- Circa 77-78 I sized several dozen 45-70 cases in a small -
Rob Leahy,
2013-12-17, 08:33
- Nifty rifles, let us know how it works for you. -
Paul,
2013-12-17, 08:58
- Have same story as you'uns.... - Bud, 2013-12-17, 09:28
- Navy Arms Mauser conversion question. - Hobie, 2013-12-17, 10:37
- There was an interesting article in a (I think) 1980s - BobM, 2013-12-17, 18:47
- as I disremember - bob, 2013-12-17, 21:18
- Thanks fellas! -
Hoot,
2013-12-18, 06:35
- The .50 AK brass is/was available from Starline -
Hobie,
2013-12-18, 07:48
- The .50 AK brass is/was available from Starline - uncowboy, 2013-12-19, 06:29
- The .50 AK brass is/was available from Starline -
Hobie,
2013-12-18, 07:48