Cap and ball question

[ExtremistPullup]

I am looking for a 1858 Remington 44cal Cap and Ball.

I like the Remington vs. the colt because of the top strap, and a steel frame vs. a brass one

how much should I expect to pay?

Should I be looking for the ones made in Italy or avoid them?

I don't need stainless steel over blued but I found this one on gun broker.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=169947694

should I check out gun shows?

or

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=170220273

 

[mr ed]

With about 90% made in Italy and about 10% made in spain. I'd choose the Italians. There are many brands out there but most are made in only 3 or 4 factories.

 

[flatwins]

Personally I would buy a Uberti over one of the other brands. Check out Cimarron arms at http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/ to get some ideas. SuperDave has a really cool Remington in the classifieds that would allow you to shoot blackpowder or cartridge ammo with a cylinder swap. You'll have fun!

 

[ExtremistPullup]

Personally I would buy a Uberti over one of the other brands. Check out Cimarron arms at http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/ to get some ideas. SuperDave has a really cool Remington in the classifieds that would allow you to shoot blackpowder or cartridge ammo with a cylinder swap. You'll have fun!

Outdoor America has a Uberti for 280 not sure I'm sure it has a top strap not sure what the caliber was probably .44

 

[Fly]

I just bought a 1858 Army Remy from Carbelas.They have the best deal going right now at $189.The last Cap & Ball revolver I bought was a 44 colt Army &
that was years back.

The Pietta reproductions are soooooooooooo much better made now then
they used to be.Get one you will love it.
Fly

 

[ExtremistPullup]

I just bought a 1858 Army Remy from Carbelas.They have the best deal going right now at $189.The last Cap & Ball revolver I bought was a 44 colt Army &
that was years back.

The Pietta reproductions are soooooooooooo much better made now then
they used to be.Get one you will love it.
Fly

The ones I've seen online from Cabela's have brass frames

 

[Fly]

The ones I've seen online from Cabela's have brass frames

No they have the steel frame Remys on sale for $189.These are some very
nice guns.Just buy the gun, & not the access kit.You can buy that stuff
here at home cheaper.
Fly

 

[flatwins]

The ones I've seen online from Cabela's have brass frames

The brass frames will hold up ~generally~ well but I wouldn't load one really hot on a regular basis. The steel frame is preferred since if you want to install a conversion cylinder either from Kirst or R&D to run cartridge ammo, you'll want the stronger frame.

Remingtons had the top strap and Colt was open top until 1873 when they brought out the SAA. I have always preferred the looks of the Colt but that's just a personal thing. The Remingtons reloaded faster and from what I've read they were generally preferred over the Colts in their day.

This era in history is very interesting to me and I really admire the weapons of that time.

 

[Fly]

I like the looks & feel of the Colts also,but the Remeys are & were better even in
the day.Remeys sights are much better.

I got mine yesterday wiped the oil off,loaded it & shot a milk jug 6 times
out of 6 at 25 yards.Not bad for a cap & ball out of the box.

 

[ExtremistPullup]

Anyone on here shoot home made Black Powder?