Q:Orginal Remigton "1858" conversion

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Patrik
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Q:Orginal Remigton "1858" conversion

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Hi all

I would like to have som information about this Remington "NEW MODEL"
converted revolver.
The serialnr of it is 22228, and nr 110 is stamped under the left grip and on the back of the cylinder.
The firing pin is broken,and It also has some neat holsterwear at the end of the barell.
any one know any value of this piece?

Pics:

http://www.gunboards.com/sites/patrik/Images/rem1.JPG
http://www.gunboards.com/sites/patrik/Images/rem2.JPG
http://www.gunboards.com/sites/patrik/Images/rem3.JPG
http://www.gunboards.com/sites/patrik/Images/rem4.JPG


Thanks alot

Patrik
gmaque
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Remington Conversion

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Patrik
I can't tell from the pictures just how your Remington was converted. Does the cylinder have 5 or 6 chambers? Is it possible that the hammer is not broken but has been converted? An excellent book on the subject is "A Study Of Colt Conversions And Other Percussion Revolvers" by R. Bruce McDowell. McDowells book has an excellent chapter on Remington conversions with lots of good pictures and text. The number you see on the cylinder and the frame is most likely the conversion number, but it's hard to tell who might have done the conversion work without better pictures. Remington, Smith & Wesson, private gunsmiths and others converted the guns and there were a number of different methods used to accomplish the conversion. If you can't get your hands on the book, email me with some better close-up pictures and I might be able to help you more.
Regards,
George
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Patrick

You have a New Model Army non-Remington factory conversion, six-shot, to presumably .44 Colt center-fire caliber. There were many such conversions eminating from private sources in the 1870s and beyond. The front sight has been replaced. I'd like you to email me about this weapon care of
roger.phillips@sasktel.net
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