3 screw .41 Blackhawk converted with Bearcat parts?

[Cofaler]

I pulled apart my converted .41 Mag 3 screw Blackhawk today and from what I can tell by the pics in the Ruger exploded view pics the conversion was done with Bearcat internals, stamped steel transfer bar, etc. I apologize in advance for my layman's description, I can provide some pics tomorrow. My gunsmith buddy says he's never seen one. Early conversion? Can some of the experts provide some enlightenment? I was thinking of gathering the parts to convert it back, but not sure if I really want to. What say you?

 

[rugerguy]

....I doubt it,,,,,, maybe Single Six "parts" but not a Bearcat........

 

[G2]

Just post a picture or two, the description is not much help.

As for convert it back to the original action, that is up to you.
Me,,,, I would, I like my old model guns with original parts, or in the case of my OM 41mag,,, Super Hammer, Micro Sight, and BGF.

 

[Cofaler]

The diagram on Numrich's site shows what I have, so it seems like a fairly common conversion, not so uncommon after all...

 

[bpimwheel]

G2, what are those grips on your 41 mag you showed in reply #3 above?
Brand? Material?
Thanks

 

[contender]

Pictures can be generic. Bearcat parts will not work in a Blackhawk.
Neither will Single-Six parts.
Hammers, triggers and base pins are all different sizes.

 

[Joey]

I bought a .357 recently that would not lock up (cylinder). Took pictures and posted on this forum, the hammer was identified as a Single Six. I believe the pawl was as well. Put in a hammer and pawl out of my parts box, works like new, and now is one of my favorite BHs.

 

[G2]

G2, what are those grips on your 41 mag you showed in reply #3 above?
Brand? Material?
Thanks

Those grips are Mikarta from Hogue.
They come very thick and "blocky",,, after an hour so with the grinder, files, sandpaper, I get the fitting near perfect and thinned to where they work for me. The Base Material is very good, tough, and lends itself to the "fitting".

OP
Ok I went over to see what your looking at at Numrich, Yes the NM bearcat drawing/illustration does look/ appear to be the "OM Safety Conversion".

Contender's comments are spot on.

Here is a set of those parts. Why? Because a picture is a thousand words…

… and pictures always make for a better thread…

The Conversion does make for a carry all six chambers loaded safely,,,,
but doesn't come close to the smoother ORIGINAL action.

 

[Randyzzz]

Pictures can be generic. Bearcat parts will not work in a Blackhawk.
Neither will Single-Six parts.
Hammers, triggers and base pins are all different sizes.

As far as I know, triggers are interchangeable between Blackhawks and Single Sixes. I have used Old Army wide triggers in OM Single Sixes, with great success. I do believe the Bearcat to be a breed all its own, however.

As far as de-converting, if that's a word- all of my converted guns have been brought back to original status.

 

[old 41]

A old model Single-Six hammer will work in a OM 41 Mag.
It is 1/8" or so short of the rear sight when against the frame but will fire the gun.
BTDT to make a long story shorter.