Remington Model 1858

Remington Model 1858

American Civil War of 1861 and later. Known as the Remington New Model, was used by Union soldiers, and the great advantages over the standard issue Colt Army Model 1860. It was expensive and those who could afford it, noted for its durability and ability to quickly reload by switching to a different pre-loaded cylinder. It also saw use in the American West, both in the original set and percussion as a metallic cartridge conversion.

Remington Model 1858

The Remington Army revolver large frame, in .44 caliber, with an 8 inch barrel length. The Remington Navy revolver was slightly smaller frame than the army, and the 0.36 caliber with a 7.375-inch [Beals Navy 7.5 inch] barrel length. There were three progressive models, the Remington-Beals Army & Navy (1860-1862), the 1861 Army & Navy (1862-1863), and the New Model Army & Navy (1863-1875). The three models are almost identical in size and appearance. Subtle but noticeable differences in the hammer, loading lever, cylinder, and help identify each model. The 1861 Remington actually moved to New Model by end of 1862, transforming slowly throughout 1862, as a result of continuous improvement suggestions from the U.S. Ordnance Department.

Remington Model 1858

Remington Model 1858

The combustible cartridge loading method gun loading accelerated greatly simplifies management of ammunition, and were loading the method used by the U.S. Ordnance Department just before the Civil War.
Remington percussion revolvers are very accurate, and capable of substantial power with muzzle velocities in the range of 550 to 1000 + meters per second, depending on the cargo loaded by the shooter. Combustible cartridge speeds average 700 to 900 meters per second (270 m / s), depending on powder quality, cost and weight conical bullet. Combustibles were usually loaded with a special high-performance sports quality black powder, using the minimum cost necessary for a given impact level, usually determined by pine penetration testing. The special powder and low cost less black powder fouling, allowing guns to be fired as much as possible before cleaning was necessary.

Remington Model 1858