I'm trying to do some research to find out if a particular Remington 1858 percussion revolver is authentic, partially authentic or a good fake. I am familiar with all of the modern 1858 made revolvers - we aren't talking about one of those. Is there any book or website out there that can discusses the various markings on an 1858 (actually 1862 44 percussion)?
I have one 1858 .44 that I know is absolutely authentic, except for the cylinder pin (reproduction) and the cylinder pin screw. I have compared it to the 1858 in question and there are some very slight differences - too slight to even describe in a general way. The gun is in very nice condition, mostly has a brown patina, but has a little bluing or possibly case hardening on parts of the frame. I've never seen this on an 1858....but, then again, I've never seen any really nice examples of Remington 1858 percussion revolvers.
I will try to get some pictures to post, but for now don't have any.
I have one 1858 .44 that I know is absolutely authentic, except for the cylinder pin (reproduction) and the cylinder pin screw. I have compared it to the 1858 in question and there are some very slight differences - too slight to even describe in a general way. The gun is in very nice condition, mostly has a brown patina, but has a little bluing or possibly case hardening on parts of the frame. I've never seen this on an 1858....but, then again, I've never seen any really nice examples of Remington 1858 percussion revolvers.
I will try to get some pictures to post, but for now don't have any.