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Hello,
I want to convert my Pietta model 1858 Remington to a cartridge gun but I'm not sure how to refinish the areas I grind off to allow me to insert the cartridges. I'm not sure how to classify the original finish on my 2011 year of production revolver...
Started by sirdutch on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at calguns):
I am reasonably sure it was blued -- possibly on the Pietta is reported....
By the way, do you know what the common factory finish was for the original Model 1858's were the finish is gone from my remington 1858 44ca.
It is appreciated.
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First let me say Im totally new to black powder. That being said if I sound like a fool please bear with me. Two weeks ago I had 0 black powder firearms. I now own two 1858 replicas. The first was Euroarms I purchased in a pawn shop for...
Started by harhey on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at survivalistboards):
Friday, before....
When I asked about it they said it came in loaded more than the guns themselves .
I now own two 1858 replicas and they had a Pietta Stainless with no cylinder.
Two weeks ago I had 0 black powder firearms.
Please bear with me.
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This is a really nice Pietta 1858 Remington .44 with the color case hardened frame and checkered walnut grips. The gun comes with an extra cylinder. Everything is in excellent shape no rust no problems. There are a couple of small areas on the barrel ...
Started by denster on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thefiringline):
Interested what is the ball size ? I use a .451 although .454 would work as well. .
PM Sent Still up for sale.
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Has anyone done this & if so what were the dimension/function problems, if any?
Started by oldwheat on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thefiringline):
I have set the shoulder back on the Pietta barrel.
Thou shorter but they usually fit the Euroarms.
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1858 Remington - which one?
I've been wanting a Remington 1858 and MidwayUSA has 2 different ones, but they're the same. Of the ones I'm considering both are blue steel, 8" octagonal barrel, .44 caliber, and brass trigger guard. One is made by Uberti...
Started by Chas. on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thehighroad):
If you go to Cabelas they have a Pietta 1858, blue 8 inch a better finish and fit ....
Used to be the other way around.
Http the Uberti.
May want to check out this Uberti 1858.
Pietta or Uberti? They are limited by the budget.
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Holsters and Belt for Piettas
I would like to receive feedbacks especially if your sure its a good set.,I wish to purchase a Belt and two holters for my piettas one being a 1858 New Army.44 and the other a 1858 Pietta Bison/Buffalo .44 Would I be better...
Started by Lakewood57 on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thehighroad):
Good....
My mom and dad both had holster's made by them and I will soon .
They will make a custom set to fit you specifically for an excellent price in my opinion .
Call them and have your measurements ready.
They make good leather.
Go to oldtradingpost.com.
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Finished picture of my 1858
Thought someone might like to see the finished result of my Pietta 1858 Remington "antiquing" project. I have had the gun for a couple of years and it took some courage to strip the nice factory blue. I'm happy with the results...
Started by 38-55 on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thehighroad):
I did de-farb the barrel on mine, mainly because Pietta didn't do.
Nervous about messing it up.
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Problem with used Pietta 1851 Navy Colt .44 Revolver
Hi,
Just repurchased an old Pietta 1851 Navy Colt .44 single action revolver from an old friend. He hadin't cleaned it since he last shot it, but it cycled fine, so I stripped it to give it a good ...
Started by Dixie Ken on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thehighroad):
Look at numrich gun parts or where ever you can find a schematic and check how it all goes together, then if its still inoperable look into replacement... .
I would first suggest checking to ensure you correctly put the pieces back together before buying parts .
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New Pietta 1860
I'd ordered it back before Christmas during the sale and it arrived this week. I finally got it cleaned up last night (no pics yet), and I have to say, they have really, really, stepped up their game. I have two Piettas, brass Navy and...
Started by Cowboy2 on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thehighroad):
Can't wait to light it off.
:rolleyes: Cabelas prices on the Pietta's.
And they may be relatively permanent.
Cabela's has jacked the prices increase.
I'm very pleased with it.
Its very well made.
I just got a Pietta 1858 Remmy.
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I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.
Remove this ad I have owned 3 makes of cap and ball revolvers over the past few years. My first was an Armi San Marco 1860 Army. I had fond memories of that gun, shooting it when I was 14 or...
Started by stantheman1986 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at milsurpshooter):
44 in the half-cock position....
I've compared my Pietta 1858 Rem the 190 grain .451's has anyone used the 190 grain .457 in a remington 1858 pietta? I have a Pietta.
Either you've got some lemons or I have been lucky .
Worth.
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