A Remington 1858 with a Story
During the US Civil War, more than two million Americans were called volunteered for or called to the service of their state, territory, or country. They were armed with any number of weapons including muskets, carbines, shotguns, pistols, pikes, lances, sabers and of course, revolvers. One of the most common Union revolvers encountered during and after the war was the Remington 44. Also known as the Remington Model of 1858, they were produced by Eliphalet Remington & Sons, in Ilion, New York from a patent by Fordyce Beals between 1862-1875.
Several versions of the Remington 1858 were produced with the 1863-vintage New Model Army being the most popular. The New Model Army has an 8-inch barrel, a new front sight, a low spur trigger, larger loading lever and a cylinder pin that was held by two pins. The New Model Army, with its solid top strap was one of the most powerful and rugged performers of its day and outlasted many of its competitors.
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Sorry, that was a post from 7 years ago. Once Carbon Media bought all those old forums they screwed them all up and all the content got mashed. In short, that 1858 has CSA (Confederate) markings likely added in the 1900s by Bannerman’s in NY as rebel stuff sold better than Union stuff. Heck, Bannerman had so many surplus Springfield muskets he used their barrels to help shore up his island bulkheads they were cheaper than new made steel
Now that could make you cry. I always wanted an 1858.