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by Watchsmith
Mon Mar 31, 2025 1:56 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1858 Remington Civil War half-and-half
Replies: 4
Views: 667

Re: 1858 Remington Civil War half-and-half


Two explanations come to mind. First and most likely, with no Inspector's cartouche on the left grip, this could be a civilian sale assembled from parts of two revolvers that were not accepted by the Ordnance Dept.

Second, if this was accepted by the Ordnance Department, the chart in Don Ware's ...
by Watchsmith
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1858 Remington Civil War half-and-half
Replies: 4
Views: 667

1858 Remington Civil War half-and-half

Hi all,

I own an 1858 Remington revolver, and it is built out of two different guns. I've been told it is a field armorer's build from the Civil War. The front half of the gun is serial number 61330 and the back half is 62645. The bluing is slightly different for each half, with the front being ...
by Watchsmith
Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: New member with an half-and-half 1858 Remington
Replies: 0
Views: 1360

New member with an half-and-half 1858 Remington

Hi all,

I own an 1858 Remington revolver, and it is built out of two different guns. I've been told it is a field armorer's build from the Civil War. The front half of the gun is serial number 61330 and the back half is 62635. The bluing is slightly different for each half, with the front being ...