Which 1858 Remington to get

[Jackalope Johnny]

I was thinking of getting an 1858. Who make the most historically accurate reproduction in comparison to an original?

 

[Smokerr]

None of them are truly historically accurate, so the choice is Pietta or Uberti (I believe all the other ones with tags aka Cimeron are one or the other)

I am inclined to a Uberti and if the appearance of stamping stuff is a factor they are under the barrel. There is quite a difference in barrel twist between the two mfgs and the Uberti Walker has been more accurate by quite a bit than the 58 Pietta, despite it being a non historic target model.

And others may have a great shooting Pietta, so coin flip but the Uberti is a lot more sublte about the stampings if that is important to you.

I don't care, I have a Ruger Old Army that is totally non correct per BP of the old days. But I like it a lot and its got that awful warning stamping on the barrel. So far not quite as accurate as the walker (I have gotten sub some just under 2 inch groups with it at 25 yards. I am still playing with loads for the ROA.

Both shoot left to right centered which is a nice plus vs the Pietta that did not without major adjustments to max right side of the rear slot.

 

[BlazingIron]

None of them are truly historically accurate, so the choice is Pietta or Uberti (I believe all the other ones with tags aka Cimeron are one or the other)

I am inclined to a Uberti and if the appearance of stamping stuff is a factor they are under the barrel. There is quite a difference in barrel twist between the two mfgs and the Uberti Walker has been more accurate by quite a bit than the 58 Pietta, despite it being a non historic target model.

Extra cylinders for the Remington are difficult to come by and are pricey. But I like my Uberty anyway.

 

[wiscoaster]

None of them are truly historically accurate, ....

No. So I'd suggest the large-frame 1858 by Pietta (I have one, and it's great) which I got from Dixie.

 

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I have a Traditions from Pietta and while its still NIB its quite nice and I have an extra cylinder for it as well.

 

[RiverRat]

Extra cylinders for the Remington are difficult to come by and are pricey. But I like my Uberty anyway.

Extra cylinders are rare, but my new Uberti 1858 in SS is beautiful!

 

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I found mine at Cabela's some time ago.

 

[BlazingIron]

I was referring to the Uberti Remington when I made my statement about cylinders being scarce. Sorry I was unclear.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Santa Barbara 1858s if you can find them. I've been kooky enough to have came across 6 in my life of which I still have two left unfired

 

[Smokerr]

Well that is new brand to me.

I have a couple of Uberti Cylinders on order for the Walker but out of stock right now. I can wait as I am going to have to make caps unless they suddenly show up.

 

[SDSmlf]

I was thinking of getting an 1858. Who make the most historically accurate reproduction in comparison to an original?

Would not call any current production particularly historically accurate to an original if you are going to be exceptionally discriminating. For wall hanging looks, probably a Uberti. For actual shooting shooting without excessive interventions, I’d go with Pietta. If you are planning modifying to your satisfaction/specifications, dealer’s choice. Just one person’s opinion.

 

[TDM]

I have 2 Pietta 1858 target models that I bought in the early 80’s. Not historically accurate but excellent shooters. Bought 2 so each of my Sons could have one, think I paid $89 each on sale back then.

 

[RMFnLA]

I like Uberti because they put the BP warnings on the underside of the barrel.

Great quality, too!

 

[Jackalope Johnny]

Thanks for all the replies! Im leaning towards the Uberti.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Thanks for all the replies! Im leaning towards the Uberti.

Can't go wrong with a uberti 1858

 

[Tom A Hawk]

My Uberti has a dovetailed front sight making windage correction possible.

 

[new2bp]

Mine is a Lyman imported Uberti from the early 70s.

But ... historical correctness aside, if I were to buy again I'd be real tempted for the .36 version w/ adjustable target sights....

 

[gnappi]

I have a Ruger Old Army and Armi San Paolo / Euroarms 1858 (both Stainless) and I'm tempted to get a Taylor's in SS also. Since I'm a stainless buyer, obviously I have no concern for historical accuracy

 

[CaptainVane]

Mine is a Lyman imported Uberti from the early 70s.

But ... historical correctness aside, if I were to buy again I'd be real tempted for the .36 version w/ adjustable target sights....

A fellow Lyman guy. Mine made 1971, never been fired.

 

[RMFnLA]

I have a Ruger Old Army and Armi San Paolo / Euroarms 1858 (both Stainless) and I'm tempted to get a Taylor's in SS also. Since I'm a stainless buyer, obviously I have no concern for historical accuracy

I think stainless looks a lot like an old gun with no finish.