Thanks for all the info on my revolver. Maybe the loading lever post some how got damaged and dovetailing was the repair. It feels good to know that I probably have a real Remington new model army. Thanks again for your expertise.
Terry
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- Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington 1858 Army puzzle
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- Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington 1858 Army puzzle
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Re: Remington 1858 Army puzzle
Thanks for your info billt but the revolver has the cylinder for percussion caps,that’s the way it was when I bought it. I have attached photos of the gun. The photo of the cylinder is stamped with those same 3 nos. 738. What puzzles me is why someone would have rubbed off the Remington name on the ...
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:01 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington 1858 Army puzzle
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Remington 1858 Army puzzle
Hello everyone, a newbie here. I recently acquired what I believe to be a Remington Army. The name on the top of the barrel has been rubbed off. The serial no. on the bottom of the barrel is 29206 and near the breech is the no. 738. These 2 nos. also are on the frame under the grips. On the under si...