Rechambering a revolver cylinder

by Slow Hand , Indiana, Thursday, May 12, 2022, 18:55 (862 days ago)

Just curious if any ‘hobby’ gunsmiths have rechambered a revolver cylinder before. I have a couple projects that I think would benefit from this. One is an old 2nd model HE smith that was originally a .455 and has been opened up to .45 Colt. It’s a decent job but isn’t quite 100%. I have a later .357 cylinder that I was thinking of fitting and rechambering to .45 Colt. Another project that may or may not happen is rechambering a Colt New Service.38/40 cylinder to .45 Colt as well.

I have Nonte’s Pistolsmithing book and need to look at it. Also found this article which I’m
Reading tonight…

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Changing+calibers%3a+revolver+cylinder+reaming%3a+revolv...

Any tips or resources to check out, or a reality check and the name of a Smtoh to do it would be appreciated!

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