No pics...yet. I have this itch that I might just have to scratch. Let's say you were to take a second gen Colt 1851...let's go with a Signature Series gun because they are usually cheaper, and install an 1861 grass grip frame and trigger guard. While I am at it, I will replace all of the screws with a set of hardened screws from Uberti. But, before I install them, I will polish and nitre blue them. For grips, I think I will go with a set of Mexican Eagle polymers from Buffalo Brothers. Just for grins, let's install an R&D gated conversion cylinder in .38 Long Colt. Since picking empty cases out with my fingernails is a pain, let's also install a Kirst ejector rod. Pretty nifty so far, but not as handy as I would like. So, out comes the hacksaw.... WHACK 4 5/8" barrel with flat, uncrowned barrel, just like the three inches of barrel on the floor. Dang...no front sight! Kinda hard to aim without one. Let's install a dovetailed front sight, since it is easier to see. Stepping back to admire my handiwork, I realize that this is exactly the gun shown on the back cover of Adler's Cartridge Conversion book. I am sure I will be taken to task since Uberti already makes an R-M version that is very close to what I just described. Yes they do.... But it lacks two things that are important to me: correct barrel markings and proper case colors. Besides, building it is half the fun!
Yup.... Might just have to scratch that itch...