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by CALIBRE44
Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: WTB / Pre - 1899
Topic: PEARL GRIPS
Replies: 1
Views: 4529

PEARL GRIPS

WANTED: A pair of real Pearl grips for a Remington Smoot #3 revolver. ....Jim
by CALIBRE44
Mon Oct 23, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: New member and a what is it......
Replies: 5
Views: 3243

Re: New member and a what is it......

Greg: If the barrel address is readable it should say "NEW MODEL". "REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY REVOLVER" It has been converted to cartridge, or more likely left the factory as a cartridge gun. It does appear to be complete, grips could be original, if not, it would have had wooden ...
by CALIBRE44
Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: RSA JOURNAL 2010
Replies: 2
Views: 2201

RSA JOURNAL 2010

If a member has a old copy of the RSA Journal from 2010, I am interested in the article on the Smoot .38 cal cartridges...Thank you................Jim
by CALIBRE44
Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: AMMO QUESTION
Replies: 4
Views: 2337

AMMO QUESTION

A Smoot #3 in 38 center fire. Were these chambered for 38 Colt or 38 S%W????........Jim
by CALIBRE44
Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:05 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington 1858 revolver. No 135044
Replies: 5
Views: 2879

Re: Remington 1858 revolver. No 135044

Mike..."billt" is our resident expert on the 58. Is it percussion or converted to cartridge, if converted the cylinder # won't match. I'm sure he will reply as soon as he sees your request..........Jim
by CALIBRE44
Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:46 am
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: New member, (English), with an 1858 !
Replies: 2
Views: 2415

Re: New member, (English), with an 1858 !

Welcome.............I would post your s/n request in the Pre 1899 section for a quick answer............Jim
by CALIBRE44
Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: RESEARCH PROJECT: BELT/RYDER REVOLVERS
Replies: 45
Views: 49546

Re: RESEARCH PROJECT: BELT/RYDER REVOLVERS

Thank you............Added to the list, every addition helps............Jim
by CALIBRE44
Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:59 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: RESEARCH PROJECT: BELT/RYDER REVOLVERS
Replies: 45
Views: 49546

Re: RESEARCH PROJECT: BELT/RYDER REVOLVERS

Hi Henry: No serial number listed, so I can't add it to the list.
Asking more that 2X value.
He does not know what he has, says SA, wrong, that is why it won't cock. DA only as you know...................Jim

Has Remington and Sons, could be an early one. Asked for serial #, but may not answer me...
by CALIBRE44
Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:05 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: RESEARCH PROJECT: BELT/RYDER REVOLVERS
Replies: 45
Views: 49546

Re: RESEARCH PROJECT: BELT/RYDER REVOLVERS

HenryII: Thank you for agreeing to my research. However, "Len" we spoke on the other Remington forum (Calibre32). I will now add your fine Rider to the Survey. The survival rate appears to be very low. I can not add any additional info at this time. Awaiting other revolvers to add to the s...
by CALIBRE44
Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:44 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Identifying bullet mold
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Re: Identifying bullet mold

IMHO: The cased sets of percussion Remington revolvers that I've seen, assuming they are original, have the type mold you pictured. The rounded spruce cutter is generally attributed to Remington revolvers, but not sure if made at Remington or purchased. The different sizes of the castings, is not no...
by CALIBRE44
Fri Jul 07, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: New model pocket revolver
Replies: 2
Views: 1983

Re: New model pocket revolver

Bethscharen: Three models of the spur trigger .31cal percussion Pocket Pistol were produced,
approx 1863 till 1873, after 1873 converted to .32 rf cartridge..Approx 25,000 were produced. Barrel lengths 3", 3 1/2", 4" and 4 1/2".
Pictures would help to identify it........Jim
by CALIBRE44
Fri Jun 30, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington Smoot #2
Replies: 4
Views: 2686

Re: Remington Smoot #2

Westfolk55; No replacement sights are available, one would have to be made from scrap material and fitted.
If you want a sketch of the sight, PM me and give me your address.............Jim
by CALIBRE44
Mon May 22, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: WTB / Pre - 1899
Topic: CYLINDER AND/OR CYLINDER PIN
Replies: 1
Views: 4512

Re: CYLINDER AND/OR CYLINDER PIN

Cylinder pin diameter is approx .223...............Jim
by CALIBRE44
Fri May 05, 2017 5:01 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: DOM
Replies: 4
Views: 2574

DOM

I see from the Forum that lists exist on the DOM of some the Army models.
Are the any lists for the Navy's, Police and pocket models?.......Jim
by CALIBRE44
Tue May 02, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: What side got the Remington 1858 ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2245

Re: What side got the Remington 1858 ?

What aardq said above, however in 1863 Remington produced a smaller frame revolvers. They were the Rider DA and the Belt SA models in 1863, .36cal, however there is no indication that they were bought by either side during the Civil War. Perhaps the company was dragging their feet in production and ...