Engraved Buffalo Nickel Heritage .22WMR Cylinder - 6 Shot | ShopHeritage
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Carry a piece of classic Americana in your cylinder window. The Engraved Buffalo Nickel Heritage .22WMR Cylinder (SKU: 331-0002-04) is a genuine factory-original 6-shot replacement cylinder featuring custom laser-engraved artwork paying homage to the historic Indian Head five-cent piece struck by the United States Mint from 1913 to 1938.
Full Product Overview
Expand the capability and upgrade the styling of your single-action rimfire revolver with the Heritage Engraved Buffalo Nickel .22WMR Cylinder. Built by Heritage Manufacturing as a direct drop-in accessory, this cylinder allows standard .22 LR Rough Rider owners to safely tap into the higher velocity, increased range, and hard-hitting power of the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR) cartridge.
Machined out of high-strength alloy steel and treated with a rich, protective black oxide finish, this cylinder is engineered to handle the increased pressures of magnum rimfire ammunition. The exterior surface showcases a detailed, laser-etched tribute to James Earle Fraser’s iconic coin design—featuring the noble profile of the Native American chief on one side and the proud American bison on the other. Clearly stamped with a .22 WMR caliber marker to prevent any mix-ups at the range, this 6-shot cylinder drops cleanly into the frame window, providing a perfect mechanical index and seamless lockup.
Technical Specs & Features
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Platform Application: Genuine OEM upgrade or replacement cylinder designed exclusively for Heritage Rough Rider 6-shot revolvers.
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Caliber Specification: Chambered strictly for .22 WMR (.22 Magnum) cartridges. (Note: Never load or fire standard .22 LR or .22 Short ammunition in a .22 WMR cylinder).
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Capacity: 6-shot chamber capacity.
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Graphic Styling: Laser-engraved "Buffalo / Indian Head Nickel" historical theme with a black oxide finish overlay.
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Material Composition: High-tensile alloy steel construction built to factory tolerances.
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Caliber Identification: Explicitly roll-stamped with .22 WMR on the cylinder body for fast visual identification.
Storefront Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this .22 WMR cylinder in my 9-shot Heritage Rough Rider frame? A: No. This is a 6-shot cylinder designed strictly for standard 6-shot Rough Rider revolver frames. It will not align, index, or function properly inside a 9-shot model frame.
Q: Will this cylinder fit my Heritage Barkeep revolver? A: Yes! The Heritage Barkeep utilizes the exact same small-bore cylinder frame geometry as the standard 6-shot Rough Rider, allowing you to drop this magnum cylinder right in for a quick caliber conversion.
Q: Do I need a gunsmith to fit this cylinder to my revolver? A: No gunsmithing is required. This is a factory drop-in part. Simply move your revolver's cylinder pin latch to the release position, slide out your standard .22 LR cylinder, and insert this .22 WMR cylinder in its place.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Any actual firearms, weapon frames, slides, cylinders, custom holsters, or ammunition featured in auxiliary product imagery are shown strictly for contextual fitment, cosmetic finish matching, and size-scaling demonstration purposes. Firearms, mechanical firing components, and live ammunition are NOT included with this purchase. Your purchase includes the specific standalone accessory or bundle components outlined in the technical specifications list only.