Single Action Revolver with a Swing Out Cylinder....

[Jerry R Howell]

I read in an old ANNUAL back in the middle 80's of an old gunmaker who made a pistol on the SAA frame and fitted a S&W cylinder on it.  This was way back in the 20s.  He was known for his singleshot rifles and I think he was from Montana.

Does anyone have any info of the gunsmith and his rifles and hybrid revolver?  Thanks in advance.

Jerry 

[gunman42782]

You may be talking about the Sedgley revolvers.  RF Sedgley made a lift out cylinder that is removed by pulling the extractor forward and pulling the cylinder out through the loading gate.  Hamilton Bowen makes a modern replica of the gun, and it is featured on page 179 of his outstanding book, The Custom Revolver.