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Can it, yes. Should it be, no. If it is an antique, you would be destroying its collector value to get a "shooter" that would probably not be very good. If it is a modern reproduction, the BATF would be after you for manufacturing a firearm because as a percussion revolver it is not treated as a firearm, but once converted it is.
The BATFE would not "be after you" for manufacturing a firearm. You may do this, as LONG as the firearm is not "transferred" by selling it. It must remain with the manufacturer....YOU for life. If you decide to sell the firearm, it must then be assigned a serial number and transferred legally through an FFL dealer.
What else can I help you with?
Is brass ammunition cartridges magnetic?
Brass is slightly magnetic due to traces (about .2 - .4%) of iron in the alloy.
Can a black powder replica be modified to shoot regular cartridges?
Possibly. There were several conversions for the original "ball & cap" revolvers, that changed them from "ball and cap" to metallic cartridge revolvers. HOWEVER- even when changed to fire a metallic cartridge, many are still a BLACK POWDER firearm- and will not safely fire modern high pressure SMOKELESS powder cartridges. I might find a conversion cylinder for a Colt Navy .36 caliber revolver, but the brass frame is just not going to be up to firing .357 magnum ammo.
Is brass a metallic element?
Brass itself is not an element, but it is made of two metallic elements (copper and zinc). Brass is an 'alloy', a combination of two metals.
How did the colt revolver change from when it was invented?
the initial colt revolvers were cap and ball loaded. 1873 colt converted to the brass cartridge loads. making them easier and faster to re-load.
What materials is the revolver made of?
Steel, wood, plastic, brass
Does brass stink?
Figuratively or literally? 1) Brass is a metal alloy which is useful for some things, and it is the preferred material for ammunition cartridges. Other metals can be used, but they do not work as well as brass. Brass is also used for sculpture, but it is heavy and brittle compared to most metals, and it is not suitable for any application. 2) Brass itself does not have an offensive smell, but brass cleaners used to removed tarnish from the brass are pungent, and they may leave the brass with their smell.
How Can you tell if something is made of brass?
It will be yellow and metallic
Which metallic element that alloyed with copper forms brass?
Zinc is the metallic element that, when alloyed with copper, forms brass. Brass typically consists of anywhere between 5-40% zinc, depending on the desired characteristics of the alloy.
Is brass nonmetal or a copper?
Brass is an alloy made by combining copper with zinc. It is not a nonmetal; it is a metallic alloy.
What are rimfire cartridges made out of?
Rimfire cartridges are comprised of a soft lead bullet, a case most often made of brass, and the smokeless propellant (powder).
Why are firearm cartridges made from brass?
Not all firearm cartridges are. Some casings are made from steel or aluminum. Brass is used because it is a soft metal, and established a tight seating and seal in the chamber. Additionally, soft metals such as brass put less wear on chambers and extractors than aluminum or steel. Brass is also desirable for those who handload, since brass casings can be used for reloading.
Is brass an ionic compound?
Brass is a metallic compound (having a metallic bond). The two elements that make it up are both metals; Copper and Zinc.
