1860 colt .44 caliber revolver

**mchale** · #1 11-07-2010, 05:09 PM

can some one make a 1.1 scale model of this gun it is going to be a present for my uncle who was in a very bad motorcycle accident and is now paralized on one half of his body he is in a nursing home and he cant have his favorite gun in his collection i am posting pic of his gun and if you can find it in your hearts to do this my family and i would be very greatful thanks mike and family
ps this gun uses black powder

**CMDRTED** · #2 11-07-2010, 05:50 PM

McHale, that is an 1858 remington 44. It is also a moderernized version as the originals were fixed sights.

**mchale** · #3 11-07-2010, 06:10 PM

cmdrted it is not a remington it says on the side of the barrel colt .44 caliber

**Paperwarrior** · #4 11-07-2010, 06:59 PM

mchale, cmdrted,

that is interesting that the pistol says Colt .44 caliber. I suspect that is only refering to the caliber. It is, however a modern version of a Remington Model 1858 in .44 caliber. Modernized refers to the non-standard sights. Is it Nickel or Stainless? ...hard to tell from the photos.

Great piece. thanks for sharing. I've attached some photos for reference.

Jeff

**Sidewinder81777** · #5 11-07-2010, 07:04 PM

they are correct its a remington new army

**treadhead1952** · #6 11-07-2010, 07:20 PM

Have to agree with the rest, it is indeed a Remington New Army reproduction, hence the sights difference, a bow to modern technology and an ability to enhance an original design. The .44 Colt on the side of the barrel probably does try to indicate the size of the round ball that it would accept rather than a manufacturers' designation.

**mchale** · #7 11-07-2010, 07:57 PM

thanks for clearing this up now when we sell it we know

**Retired_for_now** · #8 11-08-2010, 06:48 PM

Not sure what it's doing with .44 Colt stamped on anything. Round ball size for a .44 Remington should be specified in the book if you have it (and they ain't the same diameter as .44 cartridge ammo). It sounds like the barrel may have been swapped from something else - worth getting a gunsmith to take a look before attempting to shoot it. Gunsmith can also give you the specs for the ball ammo and percussion caps needed.

Yogi

**mchale** · #9 11-08-2010, 07:15 PM

is any one going to help me and my family with this model

**peter taft** · #10 11-08-2010, 07:23 PM

Hey Mike, sorry to hear what happened to your Uncle. Hope you get the model of this gun. Regards. Pete.