Uberti 1858 New Army Conversion Revolver U341001, 45 Colt, 8", Walnut Stock, Blued Finish

Cylinder: 6-shot, engraved
Caliber: 45 Colt
No. of Grooves: 7
Twist: Left
Total Length: 13.8"
Weight: 2.6 lbs.
Frame: Case-Hardened
Backstrap: Blued
Trigger Guard: Brass.

The Remington 1858 New Army conversion was among the first of the Civil War era percussion revolvers converted to fire metallic cartridges. The original cap-and-ball cylinder was altered or replaced by a cartridge cylinder with a loading gate and new breech face. In addition, the frames were dovetailed to permit the insertion of an ejector assembly. The earliest model, introduced by Remington in 1868, chambered five .46 caliber rimfire cartridges. Later, six-shot versions were chambered for .44-caliber centerfire rounds. These conversions were the predecessors of the 1858 New Army cartridge revolver.