To those of you who have been following my problems with North Hopewell Township’s Acting Zoning Officer, here’s a little update. My hearing with the zoning board is scheduled for mid-April. My lawyer says that the law is unambiguous, and that the law is completely on my side on this issue. However, the zoning board appeal hearing is a political proceeding, rather than an actual legal proceeding, so the board could find against me, and back up their zoning officer. It is actually a crap shoot, though the township solicitor will probably warn the zoning board that they are on shaky legal ground. But we are prepared for the possibility of the zoning board deciding against our appeal. If that happens we will take the township to court. Thanks to the generosity of all of you who contributed to the Go Fund Me campaign, I will have the financial resources to fund the legal battle through at least one level of appeal, if necessary. I am really touched by everyone’s generosity. When Ken Hill approached me about a GFM campaign, I expected it to struggle to raise $2,000. Even Ken thought we wouldn’t go beyond $7,000. Boy were we wrong! At last check, the campaign has raised over $58,000! Unless things go very, very wrong, that is far more money than I’ll need to fight this to a beneficial conclusion. So, after the case is fully settled, I’ll be coming back to you all here on Facebook and TH-cam. I will be asking your recommendations for organizations to donate the money. I’ll want the money we donate to promote freedom, shooting and history. I’m sure you all can point me in the right direction to do some good. Once again, thank you for your support. It has been very humbling to be the recipient of so much generosity.
Good luck Mike. I guess worst case, you could make the property into a range as per the zoning regs (but don't tell them that). Any extra funds should go to the Kamala Harris Public Speaking Foundation, LOL.
Really like these videos. Back in the day it might not have been much of a problem not having a gate on those old revolvers. Since they were using outside lubrication heeled bullets the cartridges would have stuck to the chamber walls better.
Thanks for the great series on the Remington Army and Navy models. To me, these scream old West almost as much as the Colt 1873 SAA. I can imagine a lot of frontiersman and cowboys on the trail carried these as an affordable alternative to the Colt 1873.
Thanks for the info. I love the Remingtons and have a Dart replica, a Uberti percussion replica, a Uberti .45 conversion and really stepping out, a Pietta stainless percussion target model.
We all think we know it all until you come on and tell us details we never knew existed, thank you for a very entertaining and educational video....good luck with the zoning war.
Mike, Another very comprehensive presentation on the Remington Army and Navy Conversions. Your logic about the expired Rollin & White patent being in 1869 made much sense. These are topics that have been poorly covered in the past. I consider your extensive coverage to be the BEST!
2:14 - The US Civil War signalled the end of muzzleloading but they kept soldiering on for quite longer. The three other major last conflicts were heavy on muzzleloaders: the Austro-Prussian War (1866), Triple Alliance War (1864-1870) and Boshin War (1868, with the associated Satsuma Rebellion of 1877).
I have the Uberdi 1858 45 LC, 8 in hex barrel. I absolutely love shooting this gun. Very accurate too. I cast and reload my own 45 LC bullets. Like your vids and really learn a lot. I recently bought the Uberdi 4 1/2 inch revolver in the 44-40 WCF. Another great shooter.
Great video mike. I sure hope when uploading this video you have far less anxiety and much more hope for the future with duelist Den. Keep up the good fight.
Mike I just wanted to point out that Kenny Howell now also makes a cartridge conversion for Pietta (and I think Uberti) Remington 1858 clones much like the Kirst with the floating backing plate with a loading gate. I have both and prefer it over the Kirst as it is not only less expensive but it comes with a 6 shot cylinder( in 45) which eliminates any trouble with the timing which the 5 shot Kirst. cylinder some times has, It also comes with a simple metal piece as a pattern guide for cutting the loading trough in the exact right spot which is a nice touch. .
I'm new to these conversions and cap and ball in general. Shot single shot pistol and had a Hawkin kit rifle at one time but those are long gone. These look like a lot of fun! If I get one it'll probably be replica. Thanks for all the hard work!
I like the Taylor's/ Howell conversion cylinders since they're 6 shot in .45LC & .38SP . The only issue I've had is the firing pins do wear out after a while and start sticking and having light strikes, but they don't cost much and with the tool they're easy to replace.
I really like this three part series, your channel got me interested old west arms and gun leather about five years ago. I eventually had a gunsmith do a blacksmith style conversion on an 1851 Navy, I had mine done without and ejector in the style of some of the original one-offs.
Interesting video about the different conversions. I saw Eastwood pop a cylinder out and load a full cylinder back in his weapon. I couldn’t tell if he was working the real thing or a modified Hollywood version of a Remington.
Good Morning Mr. Mike. I was under the weather and missed your latest installment yesterday, but caught it today. Upon reflection, I find this hobby that has so much history behind it, to be multi-faceted. All of what you present has a following. We who endeavor in it pick our period of history. I enjoy all, but the flintlock era has become my favorite. It's my facet, and you are the person to seek out for the knowledge, here on your channel. Thank you Mr. Mike.
Again, you set the bar pretty high. I knew next to none of the facts you presented and realize I have a lot of reading before I know much at all. Would be nice if you could include some resources and links to books. But still I know so much more than I did.
Very interesting post Civil War conversion history. I had no idea that a .46 Rimfire conversion was initially used for the Army Remington. I will be shooting my Uberti Remington using the .45 LC conversion cylinder today at the range. I need to reference your video about loading heeled .38 cal. lead bullets in .38 LC cases for my 1851 Colt conversion, and Navy Remington conversion. I used to use a hollow base bullet that worked very well in the Navies, but want to try the Eras Gone in .38LC and as combustible flash paper cartridges.
I really enjoy your videos! I often replay them several times so that I can make an outline which I then add to my ever growing resource library. Keep up the great work
Once again top notch 👌. Mike any consideration of NAA Companions (modern black powder SA guns in 22 caliber) for future videos? I for one would like to see your review.
Hey Mike I've been following your channel for a long time now, and I just wanted to tell you how much your videos mean to me...and I'm sure a lot of other people feel the same way. I also live in Pennsylvania and since I was a child I've always been infatuated with firearms and the history behind them, I think it's important to educate people, especially the younger generations on our history, who knows maybe someday I could inspire a younger person the way you've inspired me. Keep up the good work my friend and I wish you good luck with your problem with Duelist den.
I've seen more Navy conversions than Army and the Navy revolvers have been in much better condition for some reason. I wish Uberti would produce a Navy model in the correct size I'd buy a pair.
Thank you for the interesting and informative video. I have somewhat considered a conversion cylinder for my C&B replica but have never reached the point of pulling the trigger on the decision. Your input is, as always, helpful.
Okay I have seen remington drop in conversiins for rim fire, and gated ones also. The used them.8n the Remington revolving carbines, so I am pretty sure they were used in the 8" also, they were both manufactured by remington.
I am really into cartridge conversion revolvers and have converted several myself using R&D and Kirst Konverters, I have 2 five and half inch Remington copy revolvers in 45 colt one 8 inch Remington copy in 45 colt and one 7.5 inch Remington copy in 38 special and a Buffalo length Remington copy I haven't put in my Kirst Konverter yet and one 5.5 inch Remington copy with a R&D cylinder. My colt conversions are all 1851 Colt copies with one man with no name, one 4.75 inch from Taylor's and a 22LR Kirst conversion, and one 1851 converted to 45 Colt from the period incorrect 44 caliber 1851. For cartridge guns I have an 1875 in 357 and one in 45 Colt with the 7.5 inch barrel, and one 5.5 inch 1875 with a 5.5 inch barrel. My 1890 is in 357. My hands are large so the 1875 guns are my favorite.
Love the history lesson. Wife will probably only stand for one more firearm so struggling to decide which replica I buy. Keep the videos coming. Great info
it never occurred to me that people would buy the conversion cylinders in the interest of duplicating the original conversions, I thought they were just a way to shoot metallic cartridges out of Percussion guns and that's where it ended.
Great video Mike! I know you are a purist with respect to eras past firearms and I learned quite a bit about the Remingtons from this video. I use a modern Kirst conversion on my Pietta 1860 army which is a horse of another color. I did the work myself and it turned out wonderful. It closely resembles (resemble being the honest word) the Richard Mason conversion on the Colt conversions. As always, keep up the great videos and good luck with your upcoming Duelist Den hearing!
Kind Thanks Mike! Great history and information as always. I hope you’re recovering well and enjoying the summer, almost already. It will be great to have you back! Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Springfield Armory actually did make a New Model Army conversion in .44 with a separate back plate. Page 52 of the late Denis Adler's Metallic Cartridge Conversion book. The text says it was similar to the modern Howell type 2 piece conversion cylinders. I could not find a date for it in the book (whether these were made in the 1860's or 1870's). There's a nice picture of one in the book.
@duelist1954 - So I own an original 1861 new navy conversion model. it to has the shield still in place and the loading bar under the gun was removed but an ejector was added and it is screwed into the lower hole on the front of the frame. I know this was not a Remington conversion, but most likely a gunsmith of that era that had done this. I bought it because of its uniqueness, I had never saw one done this way before and never have seen one since.
I recently saw a Remington-Rider Belt Model DA that had been period converted to .38 Rimfire for sale. It was a period custom with ivory grips inscribed "WILD IKE". The speculation began about just who that Ike was, and if it could have possibly been Ike CLANTON of Tombstone fame.
Maybe you could do some detail on the Rollin-White patent? While it did include the bored-through cylinder, I am told that the concept was not for metallic cartridges, but rather for loading loose bullets and powder from behind and only later did others realize the potential to combine this with the new metallic cartridges.
To those of you who have been following my problems with North Hopewell Township’s Acting Zoning Officer, here’s a little update.
My hearing with the zoning board is scheduled for mid-April.
My lawyer says that the law is unambiguous, and that the law is completely on my side on this issue.
However, the zoning board appeal hearing is a political proceeding, rather than an actual legal proceeding, so the board could find against me, and back up their zoning officer.
It is actually a crap shoot, though the township solicitor will probably warn the zoning board that they are on shaky legal ground. But we are prepared for the possibility of the zoning board deciding against our appeal.
If that happens we will take the township to court.
Thanks to the generosity of all of you who contributed to the Go Fund Me campaign, I will have the financial resources to fund the legal battle through at least one level of appeal, if necessary.
I am really touched by everyone’s generosity. When Ken Hill approached me about a GFM campaign, I expected it to struggle to raise $2,000. Even Ken thought we wouldn’t go beyond $7,000.
Boy were we wrong!
At last check, the campaign has raised over $58,000!
Unless things go very, very wrong, that is far more money than I’ll need to fight this to a beneficial conclusion.
So, after the case is fully settled, I’ll be coming back to you all here on Facebook and TH-cam. I will be asking your recommendations for organizations to donate the money.
I’ll want the money we donate to promote freedom, shooting and history. I’m sure you all can point me in the right direction to do some good.
Once again, thank you for your support. It has been very humbling to be the recipient of so much generosity.
Good luck Mike. I guess worst case, you could make the property into a range as per the zoning regs (but don't tell them that). Any extra funds should go to the Kamala Harris Public Speaking Foundation, LOL.
You have are respect Mike you are like a friend I have not meet yet
Give them hell, Mike.
Take it all the way Mike
You need to beat them this is a victory for more than just you if you can win
God bless and good luck
You are fighting the good fight and we are behind you all the way.
As always, very informative and entertaining. Thanks Mike.
As always, great and informative video Mike!
very informative Mike... I love your historical anecdotes and back stories, good series!!
hopefully you get your range back,,,i really like every thing you do !
I'm working on it.
@@duelist1954 best wishes with that Mike.
As someone who prefers the look of a Remington to a Colt I find this series very interesting, sadly as I live in the UK I will never get to see any.
Never let the algorithm get you down, sir!
Really like these videos. Back in the day it might not have been much of a problem not having a gate on those old revolvers. Since they were using outside lubrication heeled bullets the cartridges would have stuck to the chamber walls better.
Thanks for the great series on the Remington Army and Navy models. To me, these scream old West almost as much as the Colt 1873 SAA. I can imagine a lot of frontiersman and cowboys on the trail carried these as an affordable alternative to the Colt 1873.
Thanks for the info. I love the Remingtons and have a Dart replica, a Uberti percussion replica, a Uberti .45 conversion and really stepping out, a Pietta stainless percussion target model.
We all think we know it all until you come on and tell us details we never knew existed, thank you for a very entertaining and educational video....good luck with the zoning war.
Thanks!
Another great video Mike - looking forward to watching part 3😀😀
Mike, Another very comprehensive presentation on the Remington Army and Navy Conversions. Your logic about the expired Rollin & White patent being in 1869 made much sense. These are topics that have been poorly covered in the past. I consider your extensive coverage to be the BEST!
2:14 - The US Civil War signalled the end of muzzleloading but they kept soldiering on for quite longer. The three other major last conflicts were heavy on muzzleloaders: the Austro-Prussian War (1866), Triple Alliance War (1864-1870) and Boshin War (1868, with the associated Satsuma Rebellion of 1877).
I have the Uberdi 1858 45 LC, 8 in hex barrel. I absolutely love shooting this gun. Very accurate too. I cast and reload my own 45 LC bullets. Like your vids and really learn a lot. I recently bought the Uberdi 4 1/2 inch revolver in the 44-40 WCF. Another great shooter.
Great video mike. I sure hope when uploading this video you have far less anxiety and much more hope for the future with duelist Den. Keep up the good fight.
Mike I just wanted to point out that Kenny Howell now also makes a cartridge conversion for Pietta (and I think Uberti) Remington 1858 clones much like the Kirst with the floating backing plate with a loading gate. I have both and prefer it over the Kirst as it is not only less expensive but it comes with a 6 shot cylinder( in 45) which eliminates any trouble with the timing which the 5 shot Kirst. cylinder some times has, It also comes with a simple metal piece as a pattern guide for cutting the loading trough in the exact right spot which is a nice touch. .
I'm new to these conversions and cap and ball in general. Shot single shot pistol and had a Hawkin kit rifle at one time but those are long gone. These look like a lot of fun! If I get one it'll probably be replica. Thanks for all the hard work!
I like the Taylor's/ Howell conversion cylinders since they're 6 shot in .45LC & .38SP . The only issue I've had is the firing pins do wear out after a while and start sticking and having light strikes, but they don't cost much and with the tool they're easy to replace.
I really like this three part series, your channel got me interested old west arms and gun leather about five years ago. I eventually had a gunsmith do a blacksmith style conversion on an 1851 Navy, I had mine done without and ejector in the style of some of the original one-offs.
Interesting video about the different conversions. I saw Eastwood pop a cylinder out and load a full cylinder back in his weapon. I couldn’t tell if he was working the real thing or a modified Hollywood version of a Remington.
Stembridge prop rental made Eastwood's conversion, which fired .38 Spl blanks.
Good Stuff!
Good Morning Mr. Mike. I was under the weather and missed your latest installment yesterday, but caught it today. Upon reflection, I find this hobby that has so much history behind it, to be multi-faceted. All of what you present has a following. We who endeavor in it pick our period of history. I enjoy all, but the flintlock era has become my favorite. It's my facet, and you are the person to seek out for the knowledge, here on your channel. Thank you Mr. Mike.
Fascinating history! Thank you for this presentation and all your work researching the background of these Remington conversions.
Have a great day.😎😁
Thank Mike. Continue your great wok!
Very happy to see you were able to raise money for your legal battle!
Yes. The level of support has been amazing
Again, you set the bar pretty high. I knew next to none of the facts you presented and realize I have a lot of reading before I know much at all. Would be nice if you could include some resources and links to books. But still I know so much more than I did.
OUTSTANDING Mike !!
Thx
Thanks Mike
Terrific video and best of luck with the upcomin court case!
Very interesting post Civil War conversion history. I had no idea that a .46 Rimfire conversion was initially used for the Army Remington. I will be shooting my Uberti Remington using the .45 LC conversion cylinder today at the range. I need to reference your video about loading heeled .38 cal. lead bullets in .38 LC cases for my 1851 Colt conversion, and Navy Remington conversion. I used to use a hollow base bullet that worked very well in the Navies, but want to try the Eras Gone in .38LC and as combustible flash paper cartridges.
Thank you!
Thank you for the excellent illustrations.
Really good content
I love the Remington
Looking forward to the next one. 👍
Great discussion!👍✌️
I really enjoy your videos! I often replay them several times so that I can make an outline which I then add to my ever growing resource library. Keep up the great work
Yes, they can be watched, and then watched again while taking notes.
Once again top notch 👌. Mike any consideration of NAA Companions (modern black powder SA guns in 22 caliber) for future videos? I for one would like to see your review.
Hey Mike I've been following your channel for a long time now, and I just wanted to tell you how much your videos mean to me...and I'm sure a lot of other people feel the same way. I also live in Pennsylvania and since I was a child I've always been infatuated with firearms and the history behind them, I think it's important to educate people, especially the younger generations on our history, who knows maybe someday I could inspire a younger person the way you've inspired me. Keep up the good work my friend and I wish you good luck with your problem with Duelist den.
Thanks!
Thank you. This is a subject I have been interested in for quite a while, and have found very little in print about it.
Thanks for another great video, Mike!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
I've seen more Navy conversions than Army and the Navy revolvers have been in much better condition for some reason. I wish Uberti would produce a Navy model in the correct size I'd buy a pair.
That was great,thank you 🤠
Thank you for the interesting and informative video. I have somewhat considered a conversion cylinder for my C&B replica but have never reached the point of pulling the trigger on the decision. Your input is, as always, helpful.
Great video. I love the looks of the Remington.
Thanks!
Very enjoyable Mike . I'm rooting for you with your property problem.
Hi Mike, another fascinating, info laden video. Keep on in there. Best of luck with the zoning board.
Okay I have seen remington drop in conversiins for rim fire, and gated ones also. The used them.8n the Remington revolving carbines, so I am pretty sure they were used in the 8" also, they were both manufactured by remington.
Great video! Thanks Mike. And just so you know, I love shooting my Remington conversation cylinder in .45 colt.
thank you for the update
another good video, thank you Mike,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Good stuff. I love cartridge firing revolvers.
I am really into cartridge conversion revolvers and have converted several myself using R&D and Kirst Konverters, I have 2 five and half inch Remington copy revolvers in 45 colt one 8 inch Remington copy in 45 colt and one 7.5 inch Remington copy in 38 special and a Buffalo length Remington copy I haven't put in my Kirst Konverter yet and one 5.5 inch Remington copy with a R&D cylinder. My colt conversions are all 1851 Colt copies with one man with no name, one 4.75 inch from Taylor's and a 22LR Kirst conversion, and one 1851 converted to 45 Colt from the period incorrect 44 caliber 1851. For cartridge guns I have an 1875 in 357 and one in 45 Colt with the 7.5 inch barrel, and one 5.5 inch 1875 with a 5.5 inch barrel. My 1890 is in 357. My hands are large so the 1875 guns are my favorite.
Keep up the great work
Mike. Thank you very much. Have a blessed week. Going to watch #3,
Great stuff, Mike, thank you.
Love the history lesson. Wife will probably only stand for one more firearm so struggling to decide which replica I buy. Keep the videos coming. Great info
it never occurred to me that people would buy the conversion cylinders in the interest of duplicating the original conversions, I thought they were just a way to shoot metallic cartridges out of Percussion guns and that's where it ended.
I have the 45LC conversion cylinder from Taylors for 1858 Rem Pietta and Kirst Konverter 38 cal for 1851 Navy Uberti, shoots healed bullets....
Great video and nice to read about the update on your zoning.
I’ll just say it now ! Use it to upgrade Duelist Den.
Great episode today very informative.
More good material!
Enjoyed the detailed history you provide with each of your videos! Great Job👍
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
Another good, informative video, Mr. B. Looking forward to part 3. 👍
hi, mr Mike ...!!!
good video ... 👍
all we support you and your channel ...
bye bye
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Thanks for the video
Another great video , good luck with the hearing
I really like your videos. The historical information is very interesting.
Great Info
Great video Mike! I know you are a purist with respect to eras past firearms and I learned quite a bit about the Remingtons from this video. I use a modern Kirst conversion on my Pietta 1860 army which is a horse of another color. I did the work myself and it turned out wonderful. It closely resembles (resemble being the honest word) the Richard Mason conversion on the Colt conversions. As always, keep up the great videos and good luck with your upcoming Duelist Den hearing!
Kind Thanks Mike! Great history and information as always. I hope you’re recovering well and enjoying the summer, almost already. It will be great to have you back! Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Great video Mike!🙏🏻
Thanks!
Glad to hear things are going well with the den and as always, appreciate the content and information sharing.
Great video Mike.
Wonderful video Mike. I can’t wait for the next installment. Speaking of that, see you then.
Awesome video! Looking forward to the final installment.
Another great history lesson.
Love the Remaining 58
Springfield Armory actually did make a New Model Army conversion in .44 with a separate back plate. Page 52 of the late Denis Adler's Metallic Cartridge Conversion book. The text says it was similar to the modern Howell type 2 piece conversion cylinders. I could not find a date for it in the book (whether these were made in the 1860's or 1870's). There's a nice picture of one in the book.
Excellent...Very informative! first I've heard of a .46 cal Rem pistol! Same regarding the "no gate" revolvers.
Good information . Thanks
great video keep them coming as long as you can . all the best from cheshire england
@duelist1954 - So I own an original 1861 new navy conversion model. it to has the shield still in place and the loading bar under the gun was removed but an ejector was added and it is screwed into the lower hole on the front of the frame. I know this was not a Remington conversion, but most likely a gunsmith of that era that had done this. I bought it because of its uniqueness, I had never saw one done this way before and never have seen one since.
Thank you Mike for all that you do,God Bless you Mike
Thanks!
👍👊🇺🇲✌ good luck in April Mike. Best wishes
I am new to all this different communication channels. I don't know how to reach you on Telegram
Thanks for the interesting history.
Great follow up to the first video. Enjoyed it!
Another fantastic video. Thanks Mike. Cheers.
Great video! I enjoy the history 👍
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
I recently saw a Remington-Rider Belt Model DA that had been period converted to .38 Rimfire for sale. It was a period custom with ivory grips inscribed "WILD IKE". The speculation began about just who that Ike was, and if it could have possibly been Ike CLANTON of Tombstone fame.
Maybe you could do some detail on the Rollin-White patent? While it did include the bored-through cylinder, I am told that the concept was not for metallic cartridges, but rather for loading loose bullets and powder from behind and only later did others realize the potential to combine this with the new metallic cartridges.
Thanks again. Love the history.
Enjoyed it.
Will you cover the evolution of the frame sizes in the 1858 Remington line of revolvers?
Outstanding episode Ron!
Thank you! PA love ❤️
Thanks great info
Nice job Mike; thank you. 👍
Great video Mike, ya keeped me interested throughout the episode!