I have a lyman made 1858 remington and I would like to know when it was made. Just below the cylinder on the frame is XX7. Under the grips are the numbers 236-- (those are the first 3 numbers out of 5 and I assume that is the serial number.) Anything you guys can tell me about it would be appreciated. Thank you.
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XX7 is 1971 in Italian. Well, at least in Italian proof marks. :grin:
Early Lyman Remington's were made by Uberti and should have a Uberti logo mark (Octagon with a 'U' inside) on the barrel or frame.
I think most of the Lyman revolvers were made by Armi San Paolo (marked DGG).
I think most of the Lyman revolvers were made by Armi San Paolo (marked DGG).
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Lyman itself did not make the firearms sold under its name.
Of my two '58 rems. (both Lyman):
one is Uberti serial 309xx with xx8 on frame.
second I believed to be Euroarms serial 0264xx with xxx on frame.
all other proof marks are the same on both guns (a star in a circle over a shield, and a star in a circle over PN) stamped on both barrel and frame.
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Of my two '58 rems. (both Lyman):
one is Uberti serial 309xx with xx8 on frame.
second I believed to be Euroarms serial 0264xx with xxx on frame.
all other proof marks are the same on both guns (a star in a circle over a shield, and a star in a circle over PN) stamped on both barrel and frame.
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Shoot Flint
My Lyman has the Uberti shield on the barrel and is stamped made in Italy. On the frame is the a circle with what looks like a star and under it a 3 number serial number followed by XX7. So with that low numbered serial number, I am guessing mine was one of the early replicas. Fortunately, mine is in pristine condition in the original box, with a powder flask, nipple wrench, instruction manual and a small tin of caps. I'm hoping to take it to the range soon and see how accurate it is. Should I work up a load ? or just use one of you alls magic loads?
Thanks
OB
Thanks
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OB OBrien said:
The xx7 on the frame is not a serial number (I'm unsure of its designation), the serial number is located on the grip pommel.
As for loads as all guns "and shooters" are unique...I would suggest starting at one of our (magic loads) and adjust to your best performance.
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OK I see the serial number on the pommel. But the 3 numbers on the receiver frame are about an eighth of an inch before the XX7 stamping. Must be a part number?
OK I'll start at one of the magic loads but how much is a starting magic load? :hmm:
OK I'll start at one of the magic loads but how much is a starting magic load? :hmm:
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OB OBrien said:
Personally (for a .44) I would start around 25gr. of 3F.
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Lyman's black powder revolvers were made by Armi San Paolo and Uberti.
Following are models that have been observed. If anyone knows of any others I would like to add them to the list.
Armi San Paolo (Now Euroarms)
1851 Navy
1851 Navy Civilian Model
1860 Army Civilian Model
Remington Beals Army
Remington Beals Navy
Uberti
Remington 1858 New Model Army
Remington 1858 New Model Navy
Following are models that have been observed. If anyone knows of any others I would like to add them to the list.
Armi San Paolo (Now Euroarms)
1851 Navy
1851 Navy Civilian Model
1860 Army Civilian Model
Remington Beals Army
Remington Beals Navy
Uberti
Remington 1858 New Model Army
Remington 1858 New Model Navy
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