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Product Summary
Taylor’s & Company 1858 Remington Conversion Single Action Revolver 45 Long Colt 8″ Barrel 6 Round Capacity Ivory Grips Nickel-Plated Engraved Finish
This Remington Conversion is a perfect reproduction from the historic period when popular black powder revolvers were being converted into cartridge revolvers. Although manufactured as a an already converted cartridge revolver, these copies still feature an easy transition from blackpowder to centerfire cartridges. The Remington Conversion in .45LC allows a shooter to switch from .45LC to .44 black powder by removing the breech plate, cartridge cylinder, and replacing them both with a spare black powder cylinder. Along with the original conversion design, these revolvers retain other original features: the forged frames are dovetailed to allow the loading gate assembly to slide into place and a modern ejector rod incorporated into the original black powder loading lever with a small notch cut into the loading lever itself.
Brand:Taylors & Company
Category:Revolvers
Series:Remington Conversion
Model:1858
Caliber:45 Colt (Long Colt)
Barrel Length Range:8″ to 8.99″
Capacity:6rd
Action:SAO
Frame Finish:Nickel-Plated Engraved
Oal:13.38″
Frame Material:Steel
Sights:Dovetail Blade Front / Notched Rear
Barrel Finish:Nickel-Plated Engraved
Grips:Ivory
Cylinder Finish:Nickel-Plated Engraved
Barrel Length:8″
Max Capacity:6
Weight:2.82 lbs
Frame Description:Nickel-Plated Engraved Steel
Hammer Style:Exposed
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt’s Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day–and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today’s standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt’s single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
