Need help with 1858 Remington

[bornintheussr]

Just got my first original (except for finish) 1858 and was wondering if anybody got 'Remington Army and Navy Revolvers' book by Donald Ware and can look up ser # for me.

 

[jdesro]

According to the book, yours falls within the August 1864 serial number range (89, 261 - 96,520).

 

[bornintheussr]

According to the book, yours falls within the August 1864 serial number range (89, 261 - 96,520).

Fantastic, thanks a lot. Do you know by any chance how can I look up any military records regarding this serial #?

 

[jdesro]

Fantastic, thanks a lot. Do you know by any chance how can I look up any military records regarding this serial #?

I'm not sure. I'll look through the book again when I get a chance, but I don't think there is anywhere in it that breaks down which pistols were shipped where, just that this many pistols were shipped to the Govt. on such and such a date.

But I'll look through it and see if it does mention anything else about it.

 

[bornintheussr]

Thank you man

 

[Pukatea Bay Boy]

Just got my first original (except for finish) 1858 and was wondering if anybody got 'Remington Army and Navy Revolvers' book by Donald Ware and can look up ser # for me.

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Just got my first original (except for finish) 1858 and was wondering if anybody got 'Remington Army and Navy Revolvers' book by Donald Ware and can look up ser # for me.

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Beautiful pistol

 

[BillinOregon]

Congratulations on finding an original in such wonderful condition!

 

[Crow Choker]

I'll 2nd 'BillinOregans' post. Really nice shape for a 159 year old revolver. Always wonder what those old girls could tell us as far as who carried them, what they experienced, who they may have shot at or shot at them. Be some interesting information.

 

[Pukatea Bay Boy]

Kia Ora every one.
I had a go at posting a message before & mucked it up.
Here's my Remington. No where as good nick as the one on post. But it's a fine gun.
Enjoy the pictures and have a wonderful day out there.
Kind regards
Nga mihi
Chris

 

[Colonial Boy]

Actually, going by the photos your New Zealand gun is in better condition, hasn’t been refinished.

 

[Pukatea Bay Boy]

Actually, going by the photos your New Zealand gun is in better condition, hasn’t been refinished.

There both great guns. Just post if folks would like to see pictures.
I like the blueing on the gun in this post. Nice work.
ki kite .
Chris.