remington revolving rifles/carbines

[Cannon Fodder]

I am relatively new to "remmies" and I know there is some real expertise here on this forum.

My question is why did the remington revolving rifles/carbines never "get off the ground?"
Did any of them (even prtotypes) get used  in  The War between the States?

Best, CF

[Mogorilla]

I am sure someone else will chime in, but I don't think the carbines were available until 1866, at that time so many cartridge guns were coming into their own, the cap-n-ball carbine really didn't have too many takers.  With the 1866 date, I don't believe they made it to the WBTS, but I heard rumors of them at Glorietta Pass in the West, need to dig more.

p.s.  I have shot several and they are fun, especially with a few extra cylinders. 

[Fox Creek Kid]

My question is why did the remington revolving rifles/carbines never "get off the ground?"

Simple: beacuse you can't put your non trigger finger hand out in front because of the blast from the forcing cone area. It's a pain in the rear to hold them and harder to hold steady. Plus, as Mo pointed out earlier, by 1866 there were far better shoulder arms such as the Henry & Spencer. 

[Barbarosa]

Some old pics >

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/journals/RevolvingRifles

[Cannon Fodder]

WOW!!!!

Thanks for all the contributions thus far. I have recently discovered that production actually started in june of  65,not 66. Also that the navy might have had some or maybe prototypes. That info on Glorieta Pass is fascinating!

Thanks again,best,CF

[Skinny Preacher 66418]

I have one made by Uberti, that I Konverted to .45 LC. It is a hoot, and I even took a whitetail at 60 yards with it this year. Very strong gun.

As for using the offhand...the gun has a tab on the triggerguard to hold onto. Tuck your left arm against your body, and you have a very stong stance.