Beginning in 1868, thousands of black powder Colt revolvers and Remington percussion revolvers were converted to cartridge revolvers. Among them: the 1851 Navy, 1858 New Army, and 1860 Army.
Remington was the first to introduce single action cartridge conversion revolvers in 1868. The original cap-and-ball cylinder of the 1858 New Army cartridge revolver was replaced by a cartridge cylinder with a loading gate and a new breech face. The frame was dovetailed to accept an ejector assembly. The Remington conversion chambered five, .46-caliber rimfire cartridges.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Finish: Blue
- Barrel: Octagonal
- Cylinder: 6-shot, engraved
- Number of Grooves: 6
- Twist: Right
- Grip: 1-pc walnut
