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For starters, fans of historic weapons and Far West replicas are all familiar with the legendary Remington 1858. Revolver emblematic of the American Civil War and the Great Plains.
However, one question often comes up among enthusiasts: should you choose the percussion version or the converted cartridge version? That's why in this article, we explain everything you need to know to make the right choice, depending on your use, your passion... or your cowboy soul.
First, let's take a look at the Remington 1858 percussionThis is a black powder revolver. Each shot requires each chamber of the cylinder to be individually loaded with powder, wadding, lead ball and primer. An authentic ritual that will delight purists and re-enactment enthusiasts.
It's worth noting that it was this version that was used by Union soldiers during the Civil War and by early settlers in the West.
Then, after the Civil War, metal cartridges arrived and turned the world of firearms upside down. Instead of rebuilding everything, Remington adapted its existing models. The Remington 1858 was converted: a breech, loading door and extractor were added. The result: faster loading, simpler handling, while retaining the aesthetics of the original model.
| Criteria | Remington percussion | Remington converted |
|---|---|---|
| Historical realism | 🟢 Loyal to the Civil War | 🟡 Faithful to the end of the 19th century |
| Reloading | 🔴 Long, manual, traditional | 🟢 Fast and practical |
| Western look | 🟢 Brut and classic | 🟢 Faithful but more functional |
| Cosplay/reconstitution use | 🟢 For the 1860 period | 🟢 For the years 1870-1890 |
| Handling | 🔴 More complex | 🟢 More intuitive |
👉 To sum up:
On the one hand, if you're a history buff, a purist or a collector attached to tradition, then the percussion model is made for you: it offers an authentic and faithful experience of the Civil War era.
On the other hand, if you're looking for practicality, quick handling and an original piece that combines modernity with old-world charm, then the converted model is the ideal choice.
Either way, your choice will be the right one.
The Remington 1858, whether percussion or converted, remains an icon of the Far West. Indeed, each of these models tells the story of an era, a use, an atmosphere.
Visit percussion version brings back the days of black powder shooting, Civil War battlefields and early pioneers seeking freedom.
Conversely, the converted version embodies the arrival of modernity, with its metal cartridges, saloon duels and the last gasp of late 19th-century cowboys.
In conclusion, whatever your choice, you have a piece of history, a faithful replica, a weapon of character.
What if the real enthusiast... was the one who took both?
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