Uberti / Remington Revolving Rifle info.

[Chubbo]

Hi, All:
Can anyone give me information about the Rem./Uberti .44cal. revolving rifle that I have? Is it a reproduction of an actual Remington rifle? Has anyone here had any experience shooting one? It seems to be very well made and the finish is really good. I have a Rem./ Uberti 1858 New Army .44 revolver, and the revolving rifle seems to be exactly the same, but with a stock. I have two R&D conversion cylinders in .45Colt to fit the rem. New Army, and they fit this revolving rifle perfectly. I have not been to the range to fire this rifle yet, but will soon. I would like to find out more about this well made gun, can anyone help with information?
Thanks.
Chubbo

 

[Old Fuff]

1. Yes the carbine was made by Remington, but not in large numbers.

2. If you shoot your replica, be sure to hold the gun with your left hand under the trigger guard, and not out in front of the cylinder. During the 19th century some folks lost their left hand then the gun chain fired. The cylinder flash can also burn your hand.

 

[madcratebuilder]

If your conversion cylinder are for a Uberti 1858 then they well fit your Uberti Carbine. I have one and it's a hoot to shoot. And like old fluff said watch the left hand near the front of the cylinders, good one the wear gloves with. I think you well be pleasantly surprised with how well it shoots.

 

[jhon]

I shoot mine with safety glasses AND a bandanna to cover my face. Having your face that close to something that spits like a bp revolver can be unpleasant. Plus I look like a bandit. I also pad my shoulder because those sharp brass butt plates, while looking cool, I find uncomfortable. I usually just wrap my left hand around my right hand, just as long as it's behind the cylinder.

 

[madcratebuilder]

I shoot mine with safety glasses AND a bandanna to cover my face.

I does give you a case of freckles, doesn't it. Shooting at night your head appears to be engulfed in the fire ball.

 

[Coyote Hunter]

Here's a couple of ads from the 1800's might want to print out and add to your gun.

 

[Chubbo]

Remington Revolving Rifle

Hi, All:
I want to thank all of you for the helpfull information, on this, new to me, rifle.
It's good to know, that Remington did make rifles of this sort. I guess that the R&D conversion cylinders that I have, were not a new idea, as Remington offered this rifle with a cylinder for " loose Ammunition" and with a cylinder for cartridge use. This is acording to the 1800s advertisements that Coyote Hunter sent pictures of. I was about to give up on the history of this revolving rifle, as I couldn't finf out anything from Remington, Uberti, or any of the sources that I requested information from, but you guys came through and made my day. I can't wait untill I get some cartridges loaded and get to the range to try it out with both the BP cylinder and with the .45Colt cartridge cilinder. Here is a picture of the companion pistol, for the rifle that I have. I will build a case for the rifle to match the one for the pistol, when I get back up North this Summer.
Thanks.
Chubbo

 

[BHP FAN]

Nice!Don't forget the safety glasses.I finally got rid of mine when my brother had to dig a lead ''fish hook'' out of my face,next to my eye.Turned out to be part of a lead ''washer'' from loading.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Coyote Hunter, thanks for the pic's. I had not seen those before.

 

[Coyote Hunter]

Yer welcome. You might want this also if you have the revolver.

 

[Chubbo]

Thanks

Hi, Cyote Hunter:
Thanks for the pictures of Remington pistols & rifles. Where in the world did you find them? Things like those adds are what makes our hobby interesting. I looked for copies of the Colt information sheets that were packed in the cases with original Colt Cap & ball revolvers, for about a year, and then a member of one of the forums shared one with the members of that forum. Now I have copies to put in the presentation cases that I build for my cap & Ball revolvers. I don't know if Remington supplied info, sheets with their guns or not. Thanks again Cyote Hunter, for shareing the memorabilia on Remington guns, with us.
Chubbo

 

[Coyote Hunter]

OK, just don't tell your wife where you get this stuff, you'll be up all night and drool on yourself. Check out all the papers pages on this site, you'll see ads for all types of guns from that era. It's cool to see your gun adverised.

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefou.../january/remington-revolver-advertisement.htm

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