1858 Remington 5.5" .44 Casehardened Frame Charcoal Blue Finish

The Colt 1836 patent expired in 1857, and the next year, Remington introduced a solid-frame design that was both elegant and reliable. The 1858 Remington became so famous that it was the prevailing choice of military officers following the Civil War. Its full-frame design still makes it a top choice for black powder shooters today as the cylinder can be removed without taking the firearm completely apart, unlike the Colt models. This steel remington features a steel case hardened frame, charcoal blue parts, brass triggerguard, octagonal barrel, dovetail front blade sight, and walnut two-piece grips. The Charcoal Blue finish is a delicate over-oxidized bluing and when new it is a bright blue color, but over time with use it will naturally patina to a soft grey. A conversion cylinder is available for this model that is a drop-in conversion to smokeless .45LC ammunition.