Uberti 1858 forged frame

[Hipshot]

I've got a new Uberti Remington 1858 Navy percussion revolver, the date code makes it a 2009 production model. Can anyone tell me if this is a forged frame model. Also does anyone make a conversion cylinder in 38 Special for this model.
Thanks
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[Flint]

I don't know that the "Navy" Remington has been made with a forged frame, I know the 44 is, it was done to enlarge and strengthen it for the factory conversion in 45 Colt.

I have 38 conversions in my Uberti 36's by Kirst.  You might check whether they still make it, ask Raven, or the Howell/R&D, ask Taylors.

[Indian Outlaw]

Uberti switched to forged frames for all their Remington models in 2007. The owner of Taylor's confirmed this when I asked her in person. I had a 2009 Navy and it had a forged frame -- they have sharper lines than the older cast frame models.

[Montana Slim]

Can anyone tell me if this is a forged frame model. Also does anyone make a conversion cylinder in 38 Special for this model.

Well, I know R&D used to make them...my Pa has a pair for his Pietta NM Remington Navies...I know they were available for the Uberti as well. Check with Midway USA, Buffalo Arms & Taylors.

Regards,
Slim

[Hipshot]

Uberti switched to forged frames for all their Remington models in 2007. The owner of Taylor's confirmed this when I asked her in person. I had a 2009 Navy and it had a forged frame -- they have sharper lines than the older cast frame models.

Thanks for the info. Do you happen to know if their (Uberti) colt models have been changed to forged frames as well? I read some where that their Walker model has a forged frame, I heard rumors the Army and Navy models might too.
Thanks again.

[Hipshot]

Well, I know R&D used to make them...my Pa has a pair for his Pietta NM Remington Navies...I know they were available for the Uberti as well. Check with Midway USA, Buffalo Arms & Taylors.

Regards,
Slim

Thanks Slim, I'll check them out.

[Fox Creek Kid]

For CAS shooting there isn`t a nickel`s worth of difference between a good casting and a forging.