Old Navy Arms 1858

[Millermpls]

Complete newbie here. I acquired an old used Navy Arms Remington repro. It seems solid, but the finish indicates a fair amount of use. I understand that there were a variety of manufacturers, and that there is no reference for serial numbers. If true, am I rolling the dice on replacement nipples and/or the size of percussion cap? Or do they all pretty much use the same? Any advice is appreciated.

 

[necchi]

They're all pretty much the same, :wink:

Replacement parts can be found at;
Deer Creek Products
VTI
Dixie Gun Works and others
All mail order outfits and affordable.
In Elk River there's a place called Track of the Wolf.
They don't stock a lot of revolver parts but nipples are common fodder for most supply houses.

 

[Wes/Tex]

what necchi said. In fact, I've always found the older guns to have much lighter springs and smoother actions. Like to think it's a matter of having taken more time then but who knows. If the action is tight and they haven't been overly abused, I prefer the older guns. :thumbsup:

 

[azmntman]

just ordered nipples from Jedidiah star trading post they have MANY sizes

 

[George T.]

I have one and the factory finish was not great from the get go! The one that I have shoots well.

Geo. T.