model 1858

edward austin cable · September 22, 2009, 04:32:31 PM

Can anybody tell me if it's legal to use the model 1858 with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in NCOWS matches?

Trap · September 22, 2009, 04:53:56 PM

Yes definitely!

Major 2 · September 22, 2009, 05:39:22 PM

Quote from: edward austin cable on September 22, 2009, 04:32:31 PM
Can anybody tell me if it's legal to use the model 1858 with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in NCOWS matches?

I see your two questions and put 1+1 together....
your 5 1/2'' Remington is quite legal & welcome a NCOWS shoots.

edward austin cable · September 22, 2009, 10:51:41 PM

Why thank you gentlemen! you have been very much help

edward austin cable · September 22, 2009, 11:37:21 PM

would any of you also know if there is a holster maker out there who makes a civil war model flap holster for a 5 1/2 inch 1858? is this holster historically accurate?

Dr. Bob · September 23, 2009, 12:32:22 AM

Check with David Carrico! I have two military holsters from him and they are both top notch. Both were special order, an 1871 model for a Colt Army Open Top [ pg. 23 of Packing Iron - no swivel] and the other an 1878 Model holster for an Artillery length SAA. [pg. 25 of Packing Iron]. David won't do you wrong!!

http://www.carricoleather.com/

Pancho Peacemaker · September 23, 2009, 07:33:55 AM

Quote from: edward austin cable on September 22, 2009, 11:37:21 PM
would any of you also know if there is a holster maker out there who makes a civil war model flap holster for a 5 1/2 inch 1858? is this holster historically accurate?

I'm a long time customer of EL Paso Saddlery. They always have treated me right. They make a nice 1860 reproduction that can accomidate custum barrel lengths.

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-103-14-1860-holster.aspx

Usual wait time for a holster from them is 6 to 8 weeks.

Pancho

edward austin cable · September 23, 2009, 06:30:32 PM

alright i will check with both places, carrico's and el paso saddlery are my 2 favorite places to get leather from anyway so this works great!!

Steel Horse Bailey · September 23, 2009, 08:59:35 PM

I'll put in a plug for one of our own: Trailrider. He's top notch and reasonable.

http://www.gunfighter.com/trailrider/

Mogorilla · September 24, 2009, 11:59:26 AM

i am going to put my $0.02 on the 5 1/2 barrel. I didn't like the way the full lenght barrel remmington felt when I shot a friends. THen I shot his 1875 Outlaw in 5 1/2. It was sweet. Since I prefer cap and ball, I bought the 1858 in 5 1/2, with an extra cylinder. That is a sweet combo. Then I got a R&D conversion cylinder. This is my only cartridge pistol and it is a real sweet natural pointer.

Montana Slim · October 01, 2009, 09:26:44 PM

Of course we all know what your referring to by "1858"...but it would be more accurate to call this the New Model Remington percussion revolver or such (we are a more "historically" oriented crowd, BTW) . Do a little research and see if you agree.

Regards,
Slim
(Yes, I have a 4" NM Remington 1863, .44 calibre)