1858 NEW IMPROVED ARMY bbl. 8”
  • 1858 NEW IMPROVED ARMY - Chacoral Blue Finish and casehardened frame for 1858 rgt. only (C06)
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  • 1858 NEW IMPROVED ARMY - Antique Patina Finish (A00)

1858 IMPROVED NEW ARMY

Though many percussion revolvers were on the market before during and after the Civil War no firearm offered such a challenge to the dominant Colt revolvers as did the 1858 Remington. Produced in both .36 caliber (Navy) and in the more popular .44 caliber the 1858 Revolver was considered by many to be every bit the gun a Colt was and then some. It is said that soldiers of the Civil War not only preferred it by far as their choice of sidearm but would actually trade a handful of Colts for one Remington New Army. In fact after the war the Remington out-sold the Colt as a surplus weapon to veterans who had experienced first hand how the two guns stood up side by side to the rigors of combat use. The strength of the Remington had always been the first issue in its favor. As elegant as the Colt revolvers were they lacked the strength of the solid frame Remington. Perhaps not as easily dismantled for cleaning the Remington 1858 was full framed and capable of bearing under greater abuse than the open-top design of the Colt.

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Though many percussion revolvers were on the market before during and after the Civil War no firearm offered such a challenge to the dominant Colt revolvers as did the 1858 Remington. Produced in both .36 caliber (Navy) and in the more popular .44 caliber the 1858 Revolver was considered by many to be every bit the gun a Colt was and then some. It is said that soldiers of the Civil War not only preferred it by far as their choice of sidearm but would actually trade a handful of Colts for one Remington New Army. In fact after the war the Remington out-sold the Colt as a surplus weapon to veterans who had experienced first hand how the two guns stood up side by side to the rigors of combat use. The strength of the Remington had always been the first issue in its favor. As elegant as the Colt revolvers were they lacked the strength of the solid frame Remington. Perhaps not as easily dismantled for cleaning the Remington 1858 was full framed and capable of bearing under greater abuse than the open-top design of the Colt.


FinishesTechnicalParts and Schematics
G08: HAND RUBBED OIL ON SELECTED WOOD
Caliber: .44
Length of Barrel: 5½” – 8″
Overall Length: bbl.8 13.38″
Weight: bbl.8 2.69 lbs
Barrel: Forged steel or casted stainless steel
Frame: Forged steel or casted stainless steel
Twist: Left
Grip: Two pieces walnut
Magazine tube capacity: 6
Barrel Shape: Octagonal Tapered
Sight: Fixed or adjustable



Item Model Barrel Length cal.
0107 1858 NEW ARMY 8″ .44 REV. IMPROVED 8” .44


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N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 0107001 1 FRAME
2 A0107002 1 RGT58 IMPROVED HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0100003 1 BARREL 8″.44
5 A0100005 1 RGT58 .44 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
7 A0100007 1 RGT58 HAND ASSEMBLY
9 0100009 1 BARREL STUD
10 0100010 1 TRIGGER
12 0100012 1 BOLT
13 A0100013 1 RGT58 8″ .44 LOADING LEVER ASSEMBLY
15 0100015 1 SIGHT
19 0100019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0100020 1 MAIN SPRING
21 0100021 1 BASE PIN
26 1000026 1 TRIGGERGUARD
31 0100031 1 TG. SCREW
35 0100035 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING SCREW
37 0107037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0100038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
39 0100039 1 LOADING LEVER SCREW
43 0100043 1 RIGHT GRIP NUT
44 0100044 1 LEFT GRIP NUT
45 1000045 1 RIGHT GRIP
46 1000046 1 LEFT GRIP
51 0100051 1 GRIP PIN
52 0100052 1 HAND SCREW
53 1000053 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
54 1000054 1 GRIP SCREW



0108 1858 NEW ARMY 5.1/2″ .44 REV. IMPROVED 5.1/2″ .44


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N. Code No. Q.ty Description
1 0107001 1 FRAME
2 A0107002 1 RGT58 IMPROVED HAMMER ASSEMBLY
3 0105003 1 BARREL 5.1/2″.44
5 A0100005 1 RGT58 .44 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
7 A0100007 1 RGT58 HAND ASSEMBLY
9 0100009 1 BARREL STUD
10 0100010 1 TRIGGER
12 0100012 1 BOLT
13 A0105013 1 RGT58 .44 LOADING LEVER 5.1/2″ ASS.
15 0100015 1 SIGHT
19 0100019 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING
20 0100020 1 MAIN SPRING
21 0100021 1 BASE PIN
26 1000026 1 TRIGGERGUARD
31 0100031 1 TG. SCREW
35 0100035 1 TRIGGER BOLT SPRING SCREW
37 0107037 1 HAMMER SCREW
38 0100038 1 TRIGGER SCREW
39 0100039 1 LOADING LEVER SCREW
43 0100043 1 RIGHT GRIP NUT
44 0100044 1 LEFT GRIP NUT
45 1000045 1 RIGHT GRIP
46 1000046 1 LEFT GRIP
51 0100051 1 GRIP PIN
52 0100052 1 HAND SCREW
53 1000053 1 MAIN SPRING SCREW
54 1000054 1 GRIP SCREW



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