Pretty simple. Didn't Colt threaten to sue ASM because of they're use of a "pony" on the grip? 1876 Rifle Manual. The ball is further squeezed when it enters the forcing cone. Also on the note of black powder, someone with a lesser felony conviction can own a black powder gun as long as the magazine cannot be altered to fire High power center fire ammunition (45-70 and .45 colt cowboy rounds do not apply). Actually it was because of the pony on the grips AND the name, Colt won the lawsuit. ARMI SAN MARCO .45 LC Hartford Model Box Papers Manual Spring, Genuine ASM & CVA - Stop Bolt - For Remington 1858 Revolver - Armi San Marco, Armi San Marco dragoon pistol grips pearl / gold leaf plastic, Armi San Marco Hawkeye/Ridgerunner Reference copy single page 7.5x11Diagram, SAN MARCO - ROAD BIKE - SADDLE - ROLLS - GOLD RAILS, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. Perfect for display and target shooting. In 1993, the Hartford line was introduced by E.M.F. FEMALE PEOPLE, Riding into the sunset in a living room near you, Tusco Long Riders, Brown Township Regulators, Firelands Peacemakers, Ohio Valley Vigilantes, Indiana Black Powder Guild, Bayou Bounty Hunters, Deadwood Marshals, Border Vigilantes, Damascus Wildlife Rangers, Thurmont Rangers, Westshore Posse, Monocacy Illregulars, Potomac Rangers, Cedar Valley Vigilantes, Granite City Gunslingers, Chorro Valley Regulators, Home of The John Wayne Shoot-Out now The SASS Western Regional, The ORIGINAL Pozo River Vigilance Committee, Tejas Caballeros, Texican Rangers, Green Mountain Regulators, Plum Creek Shooting Society, Chorro Valley Regulators, Pozo River Vigilence Committee, piru hole in wall, deadwood boys and ojai desperados, Firelands Peacemakers,Tusco Long Riders, Ohio Valley Vigilantes, Sandusky Regulators, Brown Twp. Click on the "Full Description" fore more info. Friends (very few of them) are welcome to spend the night on the sofa, be on the back porch at sunrise, and harvest a doe with his thanks. I suggest going to the local gun shop and ask if there are any cowboy action shooters around. This was a very common happening in the field. SOLD Excellent shape with no not for sale by BuffaloHunter4 on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 972952045 Most folks shoot them with charges down in the 20-grain range. I often find them employed at LGS and they are a good resource. Treat he hammer with the same respect you treat the trigger. It has never been fired, came in the original box with the original booklet, and is in excellent condition. I found Uberti cap & call cylinders a drop-in fit in both Uberti and Colt 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen Navies and Armies. The other great thing about the cap-and-ball revolvers is that they are not considered firearms, so you can buy all you want and have them shipped to your door. DO use a stout load. I dont use grease on the cylinder. I noticed in the latest Taylors catalog that they are also using the name Armi in, front of the Chiappa name in that catalog. 1885 Low Wall Manual. WebArmi San Marco Black Powder Revolvers Remington 1858 Army & Navy Parts List Sort by: Show Available 0 Schematic w/ Parts List 1 Barrel 2 Barrel Stud 3 Loading Lever Latch 4 Loading Lever Latch Spring 5 Latch Pin 6 Loading Lever 7 Loading Lever Link Pin 8 Loading Lever Link 9 Plunger 12 Loading Lever Screw 13 Base Pin 14 Cylinder 16 Bolt 17 Very cool stuff. Changes were made in the production guns to make sure they could not be passed off as an original. Did you wash it in kitchen sink? THE BRIGHT BLUING IS EVEN THROUGHOUT. The firing pin broke on the 3 or 4th shot. Plain walnut grips. It was late at night and I could hear my dog fighting with something. Just make sure that you compress the powder with the ball when you press it into the cylinder. First, only one person had the cutoff date right; it is 1998 / 99. Or something like that. The bad guy carries a Peacemaker (a bit earlier than its actual appearance, but what the hell, it aint a documentary) (Said to have claimed his last victem by shooting him twice, skinning him and nailing his hid on the livery stable door! The Remington cost about 50 cents more per copy than the various Colt models, due to the top strap frame construction, and was not as widely issued. EMF had ASM building them before they switched to Uberti. Not part of Uberti in any wayexcept by marriage. The one thing I really like is that the entire process of loading is actually fun, whereas for my M&P45 loading a mag isnt something to get excited about. Jim, you mentioned the Ruger Old Army , 44 cal. Red Coats Get Run Off. A friend of mine purchased a 1874 Sharps repo made by them a few years back for a Christmas gift for his son. THE .44 Spec. He has a bee in his bonnet, that he is the ONLY person in the world who knows how to correctly clean black Powder revolvers. THE BLUING ON THE OCTAGONAL BARREL SHOWS MILD OXIDATION. Johnnie Roper. BORE IS VERY GOOD WITH SHARP RIFLING. The guns worked flawlessly in stock form when I sold them. The Remington on the other hand, was very WELL DESIGNED, and was considered to be one of the strongest Percussion Revolvers ever made, It also had a very superior Sighting System, with the rear sight a notch in the frame, and a post or blade foresight at the end of the barrell,, at the tip! Armi San Marco was a family owned gun maker in Brescia, Italy. I shot ASM 58's in my early years. Minor handling dings - see photos Standard 8" octagon barrel. I just purchased an ASM replica of a 1858 Remington 44 and was wondering if anyone had any information about it. These models have steel frames with German silver plated backstrap and trigger guard, inspectors cartouche on grip, and trade for approximately $20-$40 higher than standard 44 BP; fair bore, good stock, 4'' barrel, Made in Spain. Exc condition, appears unfired. But its not hunting. Model: 1858. The nature of the weapon makes no difference; one is just as deadly, and in the same way as the other. At that price, I bought it. To sum up, if you want a gun that you can use for Years, Pass it onto your Son, or maybe even your Grandson, buy a steel framed Remington Style Revolver from Either Pietta, or A.Uberti & Son, and with due care and respect, the gun will last several lifetimes! WebAsm armi san marco 1858 Cylinder Pin #165 Pre-Owned $22.99 weimdog27 (722) 100% Buy It Now Free 3 day shipping Sponsored Armi San Marco MSM inc dual trigger set with adjustment hawken muzzle loader $150.00 eldorablerentals (1,449) 100% Buy It Now +$9.50 shipping Sponsored ARMI SAN MARCO ASMREMINGTON 1858BLUESTEEL I also had 2 spare cylinders. Nothing wrong with meat harvesting or game management, says a fellow Texan. The Cleanest Clean Its Ever Been! I wipe off the parts of the frame with a water dampened rag, to get fouling off the frame, hammer, and the slot in the recoil shield whre the hammer goes through to strike the cap, then use a lightly oiled rag to go over the same places! 1883 Burgess Manual. View more auctions here. February 24, 2015 in SASS Wire. Have fun. The 1858 Remington is a single-action, cap-and-ball percussion revolver, usually .44 caliber, although versions were also made in both .31 and .36 calibers. A few years ago the trigger just wore out. WebRemington 1858 Armi San Marco 44 Black powder loading and shooting 4,144 views May 17, 2015 37 Dislike Share Save Harri Miettinen 68 subscribers Subscribe Shooting The used value of an ARMI SAN MARCO pistol has fallen ($12.42) 1885 Low Wall Manual. And they still shoot just as straight and true as the originals. The problem doing that is the bolt finger like the 1st gens was really sharp and the cams on the hammers were soft. It was stiff, clunky, and in the words of a couple of different pards, "painful to watch" me trying to use it. THE BORE IS 45 Caliber; 97% blue, good bore, excellent grips, 10'' barrel, ITALIAN REPRODUCTION OF A "W.MOORE-LONDON" SINGLE SHOT CAP & BALL PISTOL IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. The conversion cylinders may be purchased only through an FFL, as the change makes the pistol no longer a relic as it fires readily available modern ammo. It was Assistant District Attorney Ben Stone that shot LaHood. My First Colt Style Gun, and my Last Colt style gun! I am planning on getting one for my Grandson and maybe one for my Granddaughter. 1873 Rifle Manual. Web* Armi San Marco, copy of Remington Model 1858, .44 cal, s/n 61367, black powder revolver. To date I have only had two minor issues with it: - 1) the firing pin retainer had to tapped in a bit as dragged on the frame very mildly, local smith fixed that in 2 seconds. Im 75, so I move a bit slower than earlier today. Fits .44 and .36 7.25 ea + 2.75 shipping via USPS 1 ea. Despite my kill, in my opinion, its not strong enough but fun as a backup which is why I used it. WebAsm armi san marco 1858 Cylinder Pin #165 Pre-Owned $22.99 weimdog27 (722) 100% Buy It Now Free 3 day shipping Sponsored Armi San Marco MSM inc dual trigger set with adjustment hawken muzzle loader $150.00 eldorablerentals (1,449) 100% Buy It Now +$9.50 shipping Sponsored ARMI SAN MARCO ASMREMINGTON 1858BLUESTEEL And man, do we have a lot of Bambis kin running loose here. I have three Sheriffs Models, and consider them SO GOOD, I carry one every day for Self-Defense! It is all nickle, less the cylinder and plunger, which are gold, and a walnut grip. One of these has been on my list of stuff to get for a long, long time. Come visit us at: 1858remington.com Johnnnie Roper,Alias:Gunslinger9378, yup agree totally been doin bp for almost a half century myself n this is an excellent way to clean them your guy needs to foam elsewhere apparently that foam might dribble onto a bun n rust right through it to the table underneath after all foam is water lol. FINISH SHOWS LIGHT FADING WITH LIGHT HIGH-EDGE WEAR. Western Pennsylvania, Keystone of Freedom, CAS, Fine Wood Working, Toggle Link Rifle Tuner , SA Tuner, Casting, Reloading, Firing Black Powder guns Used Blued 1858 Cylinder Pins (will fit Pietta and ASM) 4 ea. Swapping barrels can involve fitting the arbor to the barrel sometimes. Lot 429: Armi San Marco Reproduction 1858 Revolver Two Reproduction Percussion Revolvers Auction Date: November 3, 2016 Estimated Price: $ 200 - $ 500 Price Realized: Details A) Armi San Marco Model 1858 Remington Revolver with Matching Box Manufacturer: ARMI SAN MARCO Model: 1858 Type: Revolver Gauge: 44 percussion Remington. With heavier charges, its good to go when trying to put Bambis mother in the freezer. Recently heard a story about ASM, that they moved out of the big city to a smaller town in the country. And a .50 sabot over 100 grains of Pyrodex is a humane, instant-kill deer load out to 150 yards. That means that two Colt Peacemakers coming off the line 1 minute apart (11:59PM on Dec 31 1898 and 12:00 AM on Jan 1, 19 99, define the force of the law. BORE IS VERY GOOD 44 Caliber; 75% blue, good bore, 8'' barrel, REPRODUCTION NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER IN GOOD CONDITION. In the Remington Revolver, the cap is struck by the hammer, AFTER it passes through the slot in the Recoil Shield! However, I am 99% sure this is an Armi San Marco because my Armi San Marco cylinders cycle, time and lock perfectly in this pistol and I have a Uberti 1847 Walker. If were arbitrarily going to pick a time period of weaponry that makes you a true hunter, lets go caveman. You should have. Black powder works best when it is compressed. I have developed a load for this gun, I call, The Medical Examiners Special! I call it thus, because I am convinced that anyone who tried to assault me, and who I hit Fair & Square twixt Wind & Water with it, well, the only Doctor who would be able to assist the person thus shot, would be The Medical Examiner! THE FINISH IS A STRIKING IRIDESCENT CHARCOAL BLUING WITH A TINY SPECK OF RUST IN FRONT OF THE TRIGGER 45 Caliber; 94% blue, good bore, excellent grips, 11'' barrel, ITALIAN REPRODUCTION "W. PARKER-LONDON" SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. This was sold and moved to Marietta, OH., and then, in around 1973, was sold to Navy Arms. I got my first 58 Remington in 1989 for Christmas ($99 from Cabelas). Easier to load and clean. Years ago ASM had some fine artisans..the guns were good.ASM was under the direction of the Son in Law of Aldo Uberti. Armi San Marco first started making a Colt 1873 replica in the middle 1980s. The Tom Selleck Western (from a Louis Lamour book) crossfire trail, the last scene has a virtual plethora of late 1800 iron in use by both the good and bad guys. It was a great shooter, but unfortunately it rusted up while in storage. Blued finish, plain walnut grips. I just purchased an ASM replica of a 1858 Remington 44 and was wondering if anyone had any information about it. What are those little balls for? Anyone know of a cylinder made for it? Though the guns be identical, the first is free of any legal imcumberance, while the second has an FFL holder and a waiting period to deal with. Youre reloaded. The grips were too thin to get a good grip of. My dad bought one of these (pretty sure its the same thing) with an 8 barrel. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I will probably get a short-barreled Sheriff model later this year. What is really going on is that the low velocity sabot or conicals drop quite a bit, and holdovers are extreme. Rolling The US Government needed as many revolvers as it could get. I think the ASMs from around that time were pretty good guns. I have done extensive testing of Black Powder guns and have a webpage with my collected Energy Data here: http://poconoshooting.com/blackpowderballistics.html. All you have to do is go inside of a gun made by them and you will see how bad it is. The cylinder! FINISH SHOWS MODERATE HANDLING WEAR WITH LIGHT WEAR AND A NAVAL SCENE ENGRAVED ON THE CYLINDER. .44 Cal percussion. The Beals model came earlier, then the Old Model Army/Navy, and, finally, the new Model. The lesson is that if you shoot a black powder rifle dont think you know how to clean this pistol. I had a few ASMs in the very early days. We recently got our reader-responsive electronic monitoring and drone surveillance program up and running. The firing pin broke on the 3 or 4th shot. Do put grease in each chamber after loading. New in Box-never fired. Dont touch it unless the gun is pointing in a safe direction cause there is is no transfer bar. PIETTA AND I SHOOT 30 GRAINS OF PYRODEX FFFG AND IT JUST WILL MOVE MY HAND CAN I GO A LITTLE HIGHER ON MY GRAINS I AM A FIRST TIME SHOOTER OF THE CAP AND BALL REVOLVER THINK YOU FOR YOUR TIME PAUL. But always remember that the original buffal0 rifles were all black powder cartridges. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. -drop safety-Hammer- - Z52776. The conversion cylinders are also not regulated, so you can get all of those you want and no one has any record of it.. A) Armi San Marco 1858 New Model Percussion Revolver. After just 2 shots it seizes up and wont cock. Finish in very good condition with some scratches and nicks. . One can shoot all day on a pittance. If you see one for sale someplace, check it out carefully before you buy. Some were mentioning movies in which the Remington 1858 made an appearance. 1876 Rifle Manual. All Armi San Marco black powder cap and ball and cartridge conversion models were discontinued in 2000. Sounds like the name of a shady character lurking in the wisteria of some Flannery OConnor story, doesnt it? You know youve got a good, airtight seal in the chamber when the mouth of the cylinder shaves a small lead ring off the edge as you seat the ball. Brass (frame) is kinda pretty but Steel much stronger and more durable. Definitely a 50-yard whitetail gun. surrounded by 9 .44 chambers. In 1993, the Hartford line was introduced by E.M.F. I can put up to 60 grains into each chamber, though I usually use 40. Yesterday i shot my 1858 Remington 44 cap and ball that was my great grandfathers service revolver that he carried in the Civil War.He fought in Bull run the second Manassas battle and them on to Gettysburg His name was Thomas H Bourke. The heavier loads are a bitch on my wrists so Ido plinking at about 20 grains. Its trigger was lightened for target use, so its ridiculously easy to fire. Any rifle, pistol or shotgun made prior to that majic date is paper free. Theyre fun guns to mess with, but understand the maintenance requirements before spending the money on one. Some of it justifiedhowever if you know the reason then it's some what understandable. No, there is little if any chance "any" parts you currently see, other than springs, that would work in an ASM. Dont ever get law and logic mixed up; they have nothing in common. A nice write-up and while it may be legal to take deer with the load described I would note that said load has less power than the 44-40 out of a m-92 carbine, a close range proposition to be sure. Would barrel, cylinders, etc. These models have steel frames with German silver plated backstrap and trigger guard, inspectors cartouche on grip, and trade for approximately $20-$40 higher than standard I was told a few years back that the other gun makers in Italy approached them and requested that they work harder on the craftsmanship as they were giving the Italian gun makers a bad name. The Colt uses a "rampant" pony where the ASM is a pony just standing. Theyll NEVER rust this way. 1860 Henry Manual. Type: Revolver. Bore and chambers in very good+ $395.00 Add to Cart Compare Pietta Remington Percussion - C55996 If youre not lucky, then youve got a tear in your femoral artery and only a few minutes to stop the bleeding before youre introduced to Eliphalet Remington at that great gun factory in the sky. New in Box-never fired. Grips for the Uberti 1873 Cattleman El Patron Grizzly Paw New Model as well as the 1860 and 1872 Colt army made by Cimarron, Pietta and Uberti. I did not grease the shutgun one time and thought to fire it last. That is true. Their SAA's are a good example. I am very pleased with what i got. Water is definitely the very best way to get rid of Black Powder fouling. ASM was one of the first Italian manufacturers back in 1960 along with Uberti. But Civil War rifled muskets were lethal out to 300, so I have to question such a claim. Bore inn very good condition showing some light surface corrosion. Used, shows wear and handling, small dings in the area of the cylinder pin end. If yoiui can keep all six shots in a four inch circle, at whatever range you think you are likely to see a deer, then take your Remington Percussion Revolver hunting. converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination Click on the "Full Description" fore more info. So feel free to experiment. There is research indicating that chain fires are probably caused by sparks getting under loose-fitting percussion caps. Second, every forum has those who will not allow an absence of knowledge interfere with their conveyance of information. Armi San Marco is still making guns and they are known for making guns with bad workmanship. I have a Pietta with after-market Tresso nipples that are just slightly smaller and regular caps fall off, but Dynamil Nobel 1075s fit perfectly. I have a Pietta target model I like to take with me backpacking. 20?) Be like suing Ruger if they called one of their 1911 models "Old Slabsides", or Uberti over their new 1873 "Thumbuster". Changes were made in the production guns to make sure they could not be passed off as an original. Armi San Marco first started making a Colt 1873 replica in the middle 1980s. THSS TSRA NRA Life Hooray for water! The strong top-strap design, the ease of swapping cylinders and the safety notches are all reasons why so many modern cap-and-ball shooters still turn to Fordyce Beals design. My 1858 is an Uberti model previously owned by a North-South Skirmish Association member. I have been cleaning black powder revolvers for almost 50 years. I had one and stupidly traded it for a nice 1911. Second, every forum has those who will not allow an absence of knowledge interfere with their conveyance of information. Customer Service. When Puma started having the 92's made by them instead of Rossi in Brazil, they increased the prices but not the workmanship. Grips for the Uberti 1873 Cattleman El Patron Grizzly Paw New Model as well as the 1860 and 1872 Colt army made by Cimarron, Pietta and Uberti. Replica Arms of El Paso, TX was started by L.F. Allen. I called VTI. I have a used stainless Army San Paolo 1858 Remington that I got off Gunbroker several years ago and still havent fired it. The reason is that .44 is the muzzle diameter. Most folks shoot them with charges down in the 20-grain range. even the center fire 45-70 and the 45 colt cowboy rounds are NOT considered a fire arm, due to the FACT that they use slower burning black powder to fire them! For powder loads, the .36s usually run 15-20 grains (that is by volume, not by weightso you MUST use a measure), while most loads for .44s that Ive seen (all my guns are .36) are 25 to (max) 35 grains. WebThe 1858 Remington New Army is both a beautiful collectors piece and a rugged side arm. Two Armi San Marco 1858 New Model Percussion Revolvers Auction Date: May 25, 2022. The 1858 Remmy is my favorite gun. Bluing on the barrel is in very 36 Caliber; 92% blue, very good bore, very good grips, 7.5'' barrel, Westerner's Arms 1851 Navy 6 shot revolver, .36 caliber black powder. To add to the confusion Chiappa did purchase the 92 rifle tooling and left over parts from ASM. Customer Service. My dad of course saw them when they were new. Any you can look our website about turbo http://www.j2fastmotorsports.com/. Model: 1858. RO11, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Hunting and Cowboy Action Shooting, Parts are still available on a limited basis from. Loved the pics too. Can anyone tell me a good load to start? 1899. Finish in very good condition with some scratches and nicks. SOME PATINA ON 36 Caliber; 80% blue, fair bore, good grips, 505'' barrel, REPRODUCTION 1862 POCKET NAVY REVOLVER. Selleck also used a Winchester 1876, and there are various Winny models all over town. I hated to see my 1858 lose the battle, but it was by far the coolest looking piece in the flick in its spotless mickel plate with no sign of holster wear or powdwer burns. The definition includes any replica of an antique firearm if it is not designed or redesigned for usingrimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or uses rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States, and which is not readily available in ordinary channels of commercial trade. Later David. A lot of their workers did not want to move out of town where all the gun makers were located, so ASM lost a lot of their talent which started their quality problems. Armi San Marco took some bad rep. toward the end of the Companys run. Minor handling dings - see photos Standard 8" octagon barrel. -drop safety-Hammer - Z52778, A. Uberti & C. Cattleman 1873 There are about three or four brands out there, so find the one that works best. Cimarron Thunderer and They supplied American retailers with replica firearms over the 1960s thru 1990s. In the .44 version, each of the six chambers can hold up to 40 grains of black powder. swap out ok between the same model like the 1860 Army? With 20 grains, it shoots like a charm, so much so that Ive never loaded it any heavier. But the website is easy to track sale prices through the year. Personally, I use wonder wads, commercially available round pieces of felt soaked in oil and wax (or you can make your own), between the ball and the powder. Some folks claim doing so helps prevent chain fires, or all the cylinders going off at once. Thank God I had my Reminton. Meat harvesting is whats done here in Texas. It just looks cooler (IMO) than the navy, walker, or dragoon. WebRemington Rolling Block; Remington Lee; 1865 Springfield (1st Allin) 1866 Springfield (2nd Allin) 1868-70 Springfield (50/70) 1873-1889 Springfield (45/70) 1873 Winchester; 1885 Winchester; 1895 Winchester Lee Navy; Winchester Hotchkiss; Winchester Model 61; Winchester Model 62; Winchester Model 86; Winchester Model 90/06; Winchester Armi San Marco was a family owned gun maker in Brescia, Italy. New in Box-never fired. All Armi San Marco black powder cap and ball and cartridge conversion models were discontinued in 2000. Also, using silicon-impregnated caliber-specific wads between powder and ball forecloses having to smear grease into the chamber mouth re: chain firing. I've had to do very little fitting on Uberti or Pietta replacement parts - Hammer/trigger/hand/bolt/cylinder/loading lever. They are cheaper to buy, but the first time you put any Hot Loads through one, the Soft Brass Frame will stretch, and youll just have a thing that LOOKS like a gun, but all you can do with it is hang it on the Living Room Wall!!!! True for the 1873 and any other revolver deaigned to fire cartridges. Nicks a real tech wizard. It has never given me a lick of trouble, and whenever I am at a shoot where I want to do as best I can, it will be in my right holster, with a 3rd Gen Colt in my left. Do not try to turn a century-and-a-half old black powder design into a modern magnum. JavaScript is disabled. The 12 month average price is $290.50 new and $284.87 used. WebThe 1858 Remington New Army is both a beautiful collectors piece and a rugged side arm. It could not be made to run. While some parts just dropped right in and worked, the replacement hands needed the most work. They make the guns for different companies and the workmanship is terrible. I have a pair of ASM-made and marked, EMF Hartford Colt reproduction revolvers in .45 Colt, 5 1/2" barrels. It is THE most accurate handgun I've ever fired. Max load? And thats part of the beauty of cap-and-ball revolvers; you can vary the powder charge any time you wantlight loads for plinking, and heavy loads for whatever. 1866 Rifle Manual. Fordyce Beals knew what he was doing. I have developed a way of cleaning and loading, that if followed EXACTLY, will give YOU the same degree of Reliability as I have! One was an early 50s bolt-action Savage Sporter in .25-20, which would do everything at 125 yards you could reasonably expect from a good .22 at 50. The last line about being used since before the civil war is technically inaccurate. It has never been fired, came in the original box with the original booklet, and is in excellent condition. They supplied American retailers with replica firearms over the 1960s thru 1990s. Bore and chambers in very good+ $395.00 Add to Cart Compare Pietta Remington Percussion - C55996 oops! The strong Remington frame made it fairly easy to convert the pistol over to metallic cartridge use, as firearms technology rapidly advanced after the Civil War. My Command Sergeant Major made me promise to shoot it and not just keep it in my safe. The thing now runs great, and I enjoy shooting it when I do. In 1993, the Hartford line was introduced by E.M.F. Fits .44 and .36 7.25 ea + 2.75 shipping via USPS 1 ea. Most folks shoot them with charges down in the 20-grain range. If you slip when cocking the hammer you can set a cap off. Hot water dissolves the salts in black powder fouling and heats the metal so it dryes fast and prevents flash rust. I always chuckle when I clean it in the sink with soap and water. New in Box-never fired. The 12 month average price is $290.50 new and $284.87 used. I have an ASM made, Cimarron marked, 1860 Richards. In 2004 I orderd a Uberti 1851 Colt part from the very back of the Brownells catalog the Uberti part fit better than the original, with both parts out side by side the Uberti had better finnish, the 'ASM' part had tool marks and general over all rough apperance (probibly why Great review. Thanks in advance. Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. They are two different Italian firearms manufacturing companies. Which further compromised the already doubtfull Accuracy of the Colt Style revolver! Thanks for the advice, very much appreciated. He carried a nickel plated 8 Remington 1858 and a peacemaker. Used, bore is dirty, grips are worn. I have replacements now, but I keep it around as a back-up. Great article. FINISH SHOWS LIGHT HANDLING WEAR WITH LIGHT WEAR VISIBLE ON THE CYLINDER. Armi San Marco 1858 Remington Black Powder replica. A great design of a pistol. Oh MY when I fired the first revlver chamber flash fired the shotgun too, with a full ounce of buckshot. Being a Cavalryman Ive always loved the 1858s, 1860s and 1873s. His design has been in constant use since before the Civil War. I was told by the Chiappa folks, they changed the Armi Sport name to Chiappa because of this confusion.