Thanks, Daniel.
It doesn't seem to me that hand fitting could accomplish a lot - once those ratchet angles are machined into it, grinding or something on them would only make it worse. Maybe just smoothing some burrs or enlarging some of the slots that the bolt drops into - but then the cylinder ...
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- Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:41 am
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: serial number locations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 340
- Fri Jan 30, 2026 7:25 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: serial number locations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 340
serial number locations
On another site they talked about having a serial number on the back of the cylinder on a new model army. I thought they were only on the bottom of the barrel, on the left grip frame, and on the trigger guard tab. Were they also on the cylinder? It seems like there wouldn't be any room for it on the ...
- Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:44 am
- Forum: General comments or discussion
- Topic: Of Shotguns and Typewriters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9583
Re: Of Shotguns and Typewriters
Thanks for writing that. I'm 78 and can relate at least to the time period you grew up in. It's sad but necessary to "move on" with our lives . I really liked the part about the heavy paper work - that sounds right to me!
- Tue May 20, 2025 12:10 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6975
Re: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture
"Remington Army and Navy Revolvers 1861 - 1888" by Donald L. Ware
My copy says 2007 by the University of New Mexico Press
A really good book for anyone who likes these revolvers.
My copy says 2007 by the University of New Mexico Press
A really good book for anyone who likes these revolvers.
- Tue May 13, 2025 7:47 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6975
Re: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture
According to the Ware book, it was made in August of 1864
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 6:31 am
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: 1875 Questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7716
Re: 1875 Questions
Maybe it's just my computer, but I don't see any pictures.
- Fri Apr 04, 2025 5:39 am
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: 1858 New model Army
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7957
Re: 1858 New model Army
Those could be marks from a very aggressive wire wheel.
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:06 am
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington New Model Army 44
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11992
Re: Remington New Model Army 44
In the book "Remington Army and Navy Revolvers" by Donald l. Ware, it says:
#76173 was made in June of 1864
#86570 July 1864
#95597 August 1864
This is a worthwhile book to get if you can find it.
I don't know if it's possible to find out where they were used - other people on this site know a lot ...
#76173 was made in June of 1864
#86570 July 1864
#95597 August 1864
This is a worthwhile book to get if you can find it.
I don't know if it's possible to find out where they were used - other people on this site know a lot ...
- Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:08 am
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: NMA questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11330
Re: NMA questions
It would be interesting to see the cylinder pin and loading lever out of the gun, it would seem as though the pin can't be full diameter the entire length without interfering with the lever. There were earlier versions of this system though.
Is that a brass plate on the bottom of the grips?
The ...
Is that a brass plate on the bottom of the grips?
The ...
- Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:12 am
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: XP-100
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9863
Re: XP-100
Well I guess the xp-100 must be the black sheep of the Remington family. I know the 221 fireball ammo is not exactly a common item on the shelf at Fleet Farm!
- Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:29 pm
- Forum: Guestbook
- Topic: Looking for Help: 1858 New Model Police .36 4.5"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9706
Re: Looking for Help: 1858 New Model Police .36 4.5"
It would be good to post this in the ""pre 1899 handgun" section.
The loading lever catch is probably the same as on other new model single actions, so it would be available. I wouldn't think there is a side plate to remove. On a single action revolver all the parts come out through the openings by ...
The loading lever catch is probably the same as on other new model single actions, so it would be available. I wouldn't think there is a side plate to remove. On a single action revolver all the parts come out through the openings by ...
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: remington ??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12668
Re: remington ??
Wow, I wouldn't have known that! Were those companies licensed in some way by Remington or just copying because they could get away with it?
Were Remington guns well known enough in Europe to make it worthwhile to copy the name? It seems like they could (should) have put their own name on it.
Were Remington guns well known enough in Europe to make it worthwhile to copy the name? It seems like they could (should) have put their own name on it.
- Thu Dec 26, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: remington ??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12668
Re: remington ??
It is a Remington double derringer 41 caliber rimfire. According to a book I have they were made from 1866 to 1935. It was nickel plated originally - some of that has worn off on yours. A lot of people like them and collect them. Take good care of it and treat it gently!
Your English is just fine too!
Your English is just fine too!
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:06 pm
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: XP-100
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9863
XP-100
I have a 221 fireball xp-100 pistol and was just wondering how much interest there is in these. I don't find many threads about it here.
I don't have any specific questions or comments, just wondering how many people have or shoot them. Mine is very accurate, but only from a rest. Holding it one ...
I don't have any specific questions or comments, just wondering how many people have or shoot them. Mine is very accurate, but only from a rest. Holding it one ...
- Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:26 pm
- Forum: Guestbook
- Topic: Just joined
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8809
Just joined
First post - I have liked Remington guns since I was a kid - I'm 77 now so that's a long time ago.
I have a XP-100 pistol, and two Uberti percussion revolvers, a 44 and a 36. The 44 I bought at the Gold Rush Gun shop in San Francisco in 1967.
I also have an old butchered up rolling block that I ...
I have a XP-100 pistol, and two Uberti percussion revolvers, a 44 and a 36. The 44 I bought at the Gold Rush Gun shop in San Francisco in 1967.
I also have an old butchered up rolling block that I ...