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Remington & Son manufactured a percussion .36-(Navy) or .44-(Army) caliber revolver used during the American Civil War from 1862 onwards.It was used primarily by Union soldiers, and widely favored over the standard issue Colt Army Model 1860 by those who could afford it, due primarily to its durability and ability to quickly reload by swapping out cylinders. It also saw use in the American West, both in its original percussion configuration and as a metallic cartridge conversion. | |||
[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:RemingtonModel1858.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington Model 1858 revolver - .36/.44 caliber. This is a modern copy with adjustable sight.]] | [[Image:RemingtonModel1858.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington Model 1858 revolver - .36/.44 caliber. This is a modern copy with adjustable sight.]] | ||
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*Feed system: 6 round cylinder | *Feed system: 6 round cylinder | ||
*Sights: Fixed Post | *Sights: Fixed Post | ||
'''The ''Remington 1858 "New Army"'' has been used in the following films''' | |||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
Revision as of 03:02, 22 November 2009
Remington & Son manufactured a percussion .36-(Navy) or .44-(Army) caliber revolver used during the American Civil War from 1862 onwards.It was used primarily by Union soldiers, and widely favored over the standard issue Colt Army Model 1860 by those who could afford it, due primarily to its durability and ability to quickly reload by swapping out cylinders. It also saw use in the American West, both in its original percussion configuration and as a metallic cartridge conversion.
Specifications
- Weight: 2 lb, 13 oz (1.27 kg)
- Length: 13.25 in (337 mm)
- Barrel length: 8 in (203 mm)
- Cartridge: Powder & ball or Paper cartridge with conical bullet
- Caliber: .36, .44
- Action: Single action, percussion
- Muzzle velocity: 550-720 ft/s
- Effective range: sited in at 75 yards
- Feed system: 6 round cylinder
- Sights: Fixed Post
The Remington 1858 "New Army" has been used in the following films
Film
- Lee Van Cleef as Angel Eyes in The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
- A thug in Quigley Down Under
Remington 1858 New Army (Cartridge Conversion)
A Remington 1858 New Army converted to fire cartridges. There are several variations of cartridge conversions from loading gate models to simple cylinder bores.
Film
- Clint Eastwood as Preacher in Pale Rider
- Keith David as Sgt. Clay Cantrell in The Quick and the Dead
Remington 1858 Pocket
Film
- Clint Eastwood as Preacher in Pale Rider
