The 1858 New Army was among the first of the Civil War era percussion revolvers converted to fire metallic cartridges.

Introducing the new “Equalizer” Konverter for all 1858 Remington Revolvers. The Kirst “Equalizer” conversion cylinder will work in all Uberti or Pietta percussion revolvers, regardless of when they were manufactured.

Aug 29, 2015 · When Remington converted the 1858 New Army revolver to fire metallic cartridges, several changes had to take place; Side Loading Gate and Revolver In the Full-Cock Position. Mortised Front Sight and Loading Lever in Stored Position. A shell ejector was added.

The Remington Conversion features blackpowder revolver parts converted into a cartridge model.

CIMARRON'S IMPROVED 1858 New Model Army (CA1000 – 8”) and (CA1004 – 5 ½”) with ejector features a cartridge cylinder chambered in 45 Colt.

Uberti’s 1858 New Army is a large-frame .44-caliber, featuring a brass trigger guard, solid frame and two-piece grip. Historically, this revolver was highly sought after by officers and civilians alike. The sturdy “closed-top” frame contributed to added strength and accuracy.

Today, this Remington is offered in a 6-shot, .45 Colt configuration. The Remington 1858 New Army Conversion was among the first of the Civil War percussion era revolvers converted to fire metallic cartridges.

Convert your Uberti 1858 Remington .44 to fire 45LC/45 Schofield cartridges. Kit includes Gated Ring with spring loaded firing pin, 6 Round Cylinder, (1) 6-32 Screw, Alignment Pin, Loading Port Template/Drill Fixture.

1858 new improved 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.

The Remington 1858 New Army Conversion was among the first of the Civil War percussion era revolvers converted to fire metallic cartridges. The original cap-and-ball cylinder was altered or replaced by a cartridge cylinder.