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by Jim in Wisconsin
Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:44 am
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: Of Shotguns and Typewriters
Replies: 1
Views: 5447

Re: Of Shotguns and Typewriters

Thanks for writing that. I'm 78 and can relate at least to the time period you grew up in. It's sad but necessary to "move on" with our lives . I really liked the part about the heavy paper work - that sounds right to me!
by Jim in Wisconsin
Tue May 20, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture
Replies: 3
Views: 2205

Re: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture

"Remington Army and Navy Revolvers 1861 - 1888" by Donald L. Ware
My copy says 2007 by the University of New Mexico Press
A really good book for anyone who likes these revolvers.
by Jim in Wisconsin
Tue May 13, 2025 7:47 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture
Replies: 3
Views: 2205

Re: Remington New Model 1858 Army in 44 Cal - Date of Manufacture

According to the Ware book, it was made in August of 1864
by Jim in Wisconsin
Sun Apr 13, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1875 Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1605

Re: 1875 Questions

Maybe it's just my computer, but I don't see any pictures.
by Jim in Wisconsin
Fri Apr 04, 2025 5:39 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1858 New model Army
Replies: 5
Views: 2206

Re: 1858 New model Army

Those could be marks from a very aggressive wire wheel.
by Jim in Wisconsin
Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington New Model Army 44
Replies: 6
Views: 6112

Re: Remington New Model Army 44

In the book "Remington Army and Navy Revolvers" by Donald l. Ware, it says:
#76173 was made in June of 1864
#86570 July 1864
#95597 August 1864
This is a worthwhile book to get if you can find it.
I don't know if it's possible to find out where they were used - other people on this site know a lot ...
by Jim in Wisconsin
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: NMA questions
Replies: 3
Views: 6644

Re: NMA questions

It would be interesting to see the cylinder pin and loading lever out of the gun, it would seem as though the pin can't be full diameter the entire length without interfering with the lever. There were earlier versions of this system though.
Is that a brass plate on the bottom of the grips?
The ...
by Jim in Wisconsin
Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:12 am
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: XP-100
Replies: 1
Views: 5649

Re: XP-100

Well I guess the xp-100 must be the black sheep of the Remington family. I know the 221 fireball ammo is not exactly a common item on the shelf at Fleet Farm!
by Jim in Wisconsin
Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: Looking for Help: 1858 New Model Police .36 4.5"
Replies: 1
Views: 5684

Re: Looking for Help: 1858 New Model Police .36 4.5"

It would be good to post this in the ""pre 1899 handgun" section.
The loading lever catch is probably the same as on other new model single actions, so it would be available. I wouldn't think there is a side plate to remove. On a single action revolver all the parts come out through the openings by ...
by Jim in Wisconsin
Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: remington ??
Replies: 7
Views: 6693

Re: remington ??

Wow, I wouldn't have known that! Were those companies licensed in some way by Remington or just copying because they could get away with it?
Were Remington guns well known enough in Europe to make it worthwhile to copy the name? It seems like they could (should) have put their own name on it.
by Jim in Wisconsin
Thu Dec 26, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: remington ??
Replies: 7
Views: 6693

Re: remington ??

It is a Remington double derringer 41 caliber rimfire. According to a book I have they were made from 1866 to 1935. It was nickel plated originally - some of that has worn off on yours. A lot of people like them and collect them. Take good care of it and treat it gently!
Your English is just fine too!
by Jim in Wisconsin
Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: XP-100
Replies: 1
Views: 5649

XP-100

I have a 221 fireball xp-100 pistol and was just wondering how much interest there is in these. I don't find many threads about it here.
I don't have any specific questions or comments, just wondering how many people have or shoot them. Mine is very accurate, but only from a rest. Holding it one ...
by Jim in Wisconsin
Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: Just joined
Replies: 0
Views: 5080

Just joined

First post - I have liked Remington guns since I was a kid - I'm 77 now so that's a long time ago.
I have a XP-100 pistol, and two Uberti percussion revolvers, a 44 and a 36. The 44 I bought at the Gold Rush Gun shop in San Francisco in 1967.
I also have an old butchered up rolling block that I ...