Remington 1858 & 1875 photo sharing

[Willie Dixon]

Nighteyes, you know it was you talking about your Remmies that got me hooked on them!!  In the "what do you fire" thread.  I found out the 58's were allowed (should have read the SASS rules under Frontiersman) and got all excited.

Those look great!  So just some vinegar and a wipe and then they get to look like that?  Sweeeeeeeeeeet.  Love that look.

[Daniel Nighteyes]

Those look great!  So just some vinegar and a wipe and then they get to look like that?  Sweeeeeeeeeeet.  Love that look.

  Well, its not quite that simple, but close!  Disassemble thoroughly, degrease with brake cleaner (don't get any on your skin, fer Heaven's sake!), soak in white vinegar for at least 30 minutes (more is generally better, within reason).  Remove from the vinegar, wipe off the old finish with paper towels and etc., and rinse in LOTS of clean water.  Soak 'em again in clean water with a good bit of baking soda dissolved in it.

Important note:  Once the finish is removed, the bare metal will start oxidizing the instant it hits the air, so if you don't want it to do that, be prepared to swab everything down in liberal amounts of gun oil.  At any rate, be sure the bore gets a liberal dose of oil or it'll rust too.

[Willie Dixon]

Cool thanks Daniel.  Yours are an inspiration to me.  I just love that "used but loved" look.  I know all about brake cleaner, I'm a greasemonkey at heart with a 1969 El Camino.

Now when you talk about the oxidizing, that's sweet, but how do you seal it per se so it doesn't just start to destroy itself?

[James Hunt]

My new model army. Came out of the factory in late 1864. Some fool cold blued it, found it at a gun show for a fraction of what it was worth. All markings are correct. One of the few values I have ever gotten. It shoots very well and I used it at the NCOWS 2005 Nationals in the originals class pouring about 60 rds thru it. Put a touch of tallow on the cylinder pin each time I loaded it and never experienced any difficulty. Shown with the cold blue application before I took it down a bit with some fine steel wool.

[Willie Dixon]

wow... just wow... you found an original?!  That's awesome!
is Gunbroker and shows really the only way to try and find those?

[Curley Cole]

Well Willie, you don't have to twist me arm to show mine. Here are my Consc. 75 in antique finish. I won the pair and the Will Ghormley Jessie James rig (Pitt wore it getting ready for the movie) anyways I won it in a Happy Trails drawing with the purchase of only ONE $10 ticket.

The poly grips were just put on for the picture, they were not fitted yet....Guns are in 45lc.

ya all keep them pix comin...I enjoy them...

curley

[Willie Dixon]

Curley that's awesome! LOL
and having the Jesse James style rig is perfect for those guns.  Is that the finish they came in? Looks similar to Daniel's to me, more or less of a rustic or antique look rather than the shiney nickel.  Or is that how the stainless looks?

[RattlesnakeJack]

..... having the Jesse James style rig is perfect for those guns. 

I agree that the lanyard ring really looks good on a Remington .... and I've always been puzzled why none of the replica manufacturers have offered it on the Model 1875 because, as I understand it, the ring was a common feature on originals ....

For example, it is shown in the listing in the Remington 1877 catalog, with no indication that it was only an 'option' -

[James Hunt]

wow... just wow... you found an original?!  That's awesome!
is Gunbroker and shows really the only way to try and find those?

For the normal fella originals and particularly shootable originals are pretty much a hit and miss proposition. While sources such as Gunbroker provide the widest range of options, in my opinion the price is often beyond what anyone could call a value. As such gun shows seem to be a better source. You do have to have an understanding of what it is you are getting into, and finding what you want pretty much occurs after you have given up on looking. Chance rules.

In my case I bet I handled a couple of dozen originals that were what I wanted (starting at $1800 and heading north quickly) and a ton of junk new model armys before I found this. First of all I was not looking for it (I am more into Colts and could live without a Remington). Second it was at the back of the show well away from the primo tables at the front, third it had obviously been cold blued (dropping its price), fourth it was an hour before the show closed, and fifth the guy who had the table had already left leaving his buddy to sell whatever he could. All factors weighed in to be resolved at a price of $750. The gun was complete and tight, appearing to have never been messed with beyond the blueing. It shoots very well. So as you can see the stars were in alignment, and the gods of chance favored me (I had passed by the gun twice thinking it was a very overpriced repro). This has only happened once before, with Colts I usually end up paying retail plus 10% because I just have to have it.

[Willie Dixon]

First of all I was not looking for it (I am more into Colts and could live without a Remington).

Hehe, I know how that works when looking at old cars or parts for old cars.  My dad and I have so many project cars I'm just waiting on my Mom to freak out any day! LOL  Good thing we have my Dad's shop!

I am concerned about you being able to live without the Remingtons.... tsk tsk... LOL

[Curley Cole]

 




Thanks Willie, no that is the Factory antique finish. I thought it was off some how,so I did a little polishing, otherwise it is factory. This old Dakota is an example of my antiquing from about 20 years ago. The picture of it sitting on the book, is my gun sitting on top of what RL Wilson listed as one of Doc Hollidays guns. they look very similar..
And another view of the Remington, with better view of the rig...(BTW, even the grips are aged somewhat, some distressing and even look a bit shrunken in a place or two..was nice touch..)

lets see some more cool gunz..

curley

['Monterrey' Jack Brass]

All,

In the spirit of this thread here are my Remingtons. I'm going to get a nickle plating kit to plate the '75s and am considering  fashioning bone handles for them (if I can get it all to to work) this Summer. A pretty big goal but think it should come out okay. Will let you guys know.



p.s. Mr. J. Hunt's original Remington (shown earlier in this thread) is a true gem. I've had a chance to see it in person - the internals are as good as the exterior: that is one excellent revolver...!

YMH&OS,

Brass

[Hoof Hearted]

OK.......
I'll post a few



This is my Original Navy Factory converted to 38 centerfire
(Reblued, dovetail sight, checkered grips all sometime before I acquired it)


My Beals Army "look alike"
Kirst ported conversion in 44 Colt (Heeled). I need to finish this one sometime!


My original Army. This is an "armoury conversion" done in the late 1860's? in 44 Colt.


Yes, the finish is original!


This is my Millington conversion of a Pietta, I believe, in 44 Colt


This is a Howell Navy conversion on a Uberti Army. It's a five shot 45 Colt.

Let me know if you wanna see more
HH

[Oldelm]

Hoofie,....nice to see your Remingtons again. In the photo of your original Army "armory conversion",
  what is the bullet in that .44Colt case?  Looks small & pointed,..is it an old cartridge?

Let me know if you wanna see more

Sure,  lets see more if ya got the time !! 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

OK.......
I'll post a few

Very nice irons, HH. I really like, well.... all of them.

[Hoof Hearted]

Hoofie,....nice to see your Remingtons again. In the photo of your original Army "armory conversion",
  what is the bullet in that .44Colt case?  Looks small & pointed,..is it an old cartridge?

Sure,  lets see more if ya got the time !! 

Howdy!

That would be from a Lyman Heel Base mould. It has one outside lube groove. I consider it to be a "Colt type" bullet the Remington had two gooves and a bit more weight. That pic is from way beack when that was the only heeled mould I had

[Oldelm]

That would be from a Lyman Heel Base mould.

I've got Bernie's mould for the 2 grooved Remington heel base bullet. That Lyman mould must be discontinued. Do you know the # of the Mould?  Is it by any chance the Lyman 429185?

Thanks for the info, HH. 

[Curley Cole]

"Let me know if ya wanna see more"

Naw ya seen one ya seen em all...ahwh.......ya right!

Of course we want to see more.................................PLEASE!!!!


curley

[Hoof Hearted]

"Let me know if ya wanna see more"

Naw ya seen one ya seen em all...ahwh.......ya right!

Of course we want to see more.................................PLEASE!!!!


curley

This one ain't mine but I thought it might get yer blood boiling!

[Harley Starr]

This one ain't mine but I thought it might get yer blood boiling!

YIKES!!!!