Allow me to simplify. Two Piece conversion cylinders are PRIMARILY by Howell. Howell also makes a Gated conversion for 1860 Colt pattern guns. Most gated conversions are by Kirst although Kirst also makes some limited two piece cylinders (Primarily for Remington) although some are for .22s
It is also a possibility that some Howell cylinders are being made for Taylors under license from Howell. Don't quote me on that point. R&D and Howell are one in the same. Taylor sells Howell although there is a possibility of some licensed production of the Howell design.
As far as DR&U on the back of the cap ..... Nadia Klue. I'd have to look at it. Although, Kirst have a single firing pin in the Recoil Shield at the 12 O'Clock (No, Really). R&D/Howell have individual firing pins for each chamber. At one time Howell also made a .45 cylinder with 6 chambers. The chambers were at an angle from the bore to permit 6 cartridge heads.
There. See. Perfectly clear. Oh, Did I mention the Cylinders for Ruger?? They are different at the Star (Ratchet). See. There. Even more clear(er). Anytime. Don't mention it. Cake.