Well Heck
As is probably known, I'm a "Conversionista." I like almost anything "conversion.' When I recently first saw and became aware of the "Long Cylinder" from Taylors, My knee jerk reflex was "Gottahaveium." Then I looked harder.
Yep. Ittza Open Top. An Open Top with an 1860esque barrel assembly. For an 1860 Long Cylinder, the Cylinder is kinda "wrong" as there is no step and no rebated water table. With that in mind however, from Six Feet it certainly looks the Biz. Fine from the Freeway as we said in the Cabinet Shop.
Then I thought, all I need to do is source the Barrel Assembly for my Open Tops which are set to load all three available cartridges. PRESTO!! Instant Long Cylinder. Then I came to my senses an remembered I already have a nifty custom barrel in .45 for my Open Tops. My enthusiasm quickly wained. Not that it isn't a really neat gun. Tiz.
I don't remember the specifics of the Type II in 38. If the .38 Type II has the Step'd Cylinder and rebated water table of the .45, the cylinder would be completely "wrong" for an 1861. If however, the Type II in .38 has an un-stepped cylinder and flat water table, all one would need for an 1861 would be a Navy pattern Grip Set(s) and PRESTO!! Instant 1861.
If you have neither, it's down to a Coin Flip.
So Hey Abilene!! You remember if the .38 Type II has a non-rebated Cylinder??