My first 1858/1863 Remington

[Georgian87]

Hey yall. I am just now getting back into BP after a 4-5 year hiatus. My first BP revolver was an 1851 Navy .36 Pietta. I have seriously upgraded! I just got my Uberti 1858 Remington in.....and damn I'm impressed! It has got to be the most beautiful revolver I've ever handled. The finish is superb as well as the timing of the action. I actually ordered the wrong revolver from DGW thinking it was an 1858 Uberti, but it was a Euroarms 1858. The finish and overall appearance as well as timing was junk compared to the Uberti.

[Shawnee McGrutt]

Shoot her yet?  If not, what you waiting for?   Took mine out to blow the dust off them today.  Was a great day to go shooting here in  northern New England.  Have fun  and make a lot of smoke.   
Keep your powder dry
Shawnee

[St8LineLeatherSmith]

or at least ride around on yer stick pony bustin off caps
and make sure to use only the holy black substance

[Georgian87]

Well, I took it out on the range for the first time today. I didn't have any targets except bottles and such, but I was able to regularly ventilate them with the 1858. I didn't have any problems with misfires, except with one old CCI #11 cap that was about 8-10 years old. I ran approximately 24-30 shots through her.....but this time I took some good advice and had a small bottle of ballistol and water handy. Cut that fouling right off. I thought my old .36 Navy nipple wrench would work on the '58, but it is just too small. So I ordered one from VTI to install my Tresco/Ampco nipples on her. I do believe this '58 Remmie has become my favorite single-action! I hope to do a more formal range test later in the week to test the practical accuracy of the Remington.

[Shawnee McGrutt]

They are nice revolvers , and quite fun to shoot.  I think you will find them really accurate , considering fixed sights.  The only drawback for me is that my eyes ain't what they use to be.  That is my excuse and I am sticking to it.   
Keep your powder dry
Shawnee

[St8LineLeatherSmith]

I have 2 8" barrel and 2 5" barrel and they are all good shooters the 5"ers are faster and the 8"ers are more accurate