0/5

Uberti 1858 New Army-Navy Revolver

Posted by Jason Brumett     

  • Uberti 1858 New Army-Navy Revolver Photo 1

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. Produced in both .36 caliber (Navy) and in the more popular .44 caliber, the 1858 Revolver was considered by many to be every bit the gun a Colt was, and then some. It is said that soldiers of the Civil War not only preferred it by far as their choice of sidearm, but would actually trade a handful of Colts for one Remington New Army. In fact, after the war, the Remington out-sold the Colt as a surplus weapon to veterans who had experienced first hand how the two guns stood up side by side to the rigors of combat use. The strength of the Remington had always been the first issue in its favor. As elegant as the Colt revolvers were, they lacked the strength of the solid frame Remington. Perhaps not as easily dismantled for cleaning, the Remington 1858 was full framed and capable of bearing under greater abuse than the open-top design of the Colt.

Specifications [login to edit wiki]

User Contributed Gun Pictures

Add Your Gun Picture

Similar Guns

  • Sig Sauer P226 MK25

    Make: Sig Sauer Model: P226 MK25 Caliber: 9mm

    The Sig Sauer P226 MK25 is a full size, semi-automatic handgun, designed as an updated version of the military tactical P226 model made during the 1980's. It can function as a rec...(more)

  • Beretta 96A1

    Make: Beretta Model: 96A1 Caliber: .40S&W

    96A1 represent Beretta s evolution of the world famous 92FS pistol. Completely interchangeable with other 92 family magazines. Removable front sight: Allows the user to easily repl...(more)

  • Sig Sauer P224 Nickel

    Make: Sig Sauer Model: P224 Nickel Caliber: 9mm, .40S&W, .357SIG

    The Sig Sauer P224 Nickel is a small frame sub-compact pistol. It is designed for conceal and carry, along with self-defense purposes. The P224 Nickel has a double-stack magazine...(more)

  • Beretta Tikka T3 Hunter

    Make: Beretta Model: Tikka T3 Hunter Caliber: .204 Ruger, .222 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-0

    The Tikka T3 Hunter is for the shooter looking to achieve top performance through innovation, while at the same time preferring classic styling and feel. The T3 Hunter offers an ex...(more)

  • Sig Sauer P226 Combat

    Make: Sig Sauer Model: P226 Combat Caliber: 9mm

    The Sig Sauer P226 Combat is a large frame handgun that is available in double or single action triggers. It was designed for recreational, self-defense, along with military sidea...(more)

Liked this? Try these too..

Revisions

    No revision found yet

Random Guns Gallery

Springfield Arms M1ABeretta 682 Gold E, SportingSPAS-12Smith & Wesson 460V RevolverRemington 597 TVPSig Sauer P239 TacticalBeretta A400 CompetitionRuger SR22Sig Sauer SIG 50