I have a old model 55 iver Johnson and the cylinder is shot. It's 22 caliber and I have been looking for a new cylinder but can only find 32 Cal or 38 Cal. Can you convert the gun from 22 lr to other calibers? I would do a barrel change trigger and cylinder. What say the brain trust?

Replacement cylinders (used) are out there if you look.  Based on the mod options you presented, I'm guessing you only looked on Numrich's site.  I found a cylinder at Schluder's but their price is stupid high, more than half the value of the gun.

If I were you, I'd look on gunbroker for a used 55 parts gun.  You can probably get a whole parts gun for the same money as a used cylinder.  Alternatively, wait for Numrich to restock the cylinder.

22 hours ago, Scorpio64 said:

Replacement cylinders (used) are out there if you look.  Based on the mod options you presented, I'm guessing you only looked on Numrich's site.  I found a cylinder at Schluder's but their price is stupid high, more than half the value of the gun.

If I were you, I'd look on gunbroker for a used 55 parts gun.  You can probably get a whole parts gun for the same money as a used cylinder.  Alternatively, wait for Numrich to restock the cylinder.

This is exactly what I would do.

Thanks, I just started looking for parts. Was my dad's gun. And I was going to make it useable again.

48 minutes ago, angermanagement said:

Thanks, I just started looking for parts. Was my dad's gun. And I was going to make it useable again.

Well then, that's all the more reason to do it right.  Be patient and keep searching.  Please post your progress in the gunsmithing thread.