Taylors 1858 Remington .38 SPL SAO Revolver - Blued/Walnut Classic
The Taylors 1858 Remington .38 SPL SAO Revolver - Blued/Walnut Classic is a .38 Special single action revolvers from Remington. It is available from 4 vendors at $647.25 to $697.99.
Product Information
Name: Taylors 1858 Remington .38 SPL SAO Revolver - Blued/Walnut Classic
Brand: Remington
Category: Single Action Revolvers
Caliber: .38 Special
Barrel Length: 7.37"
Capacity: 6 rounds
UPC: 839665009932
SKU: UCEmWyoJA
Description
The Taylors & Company 1858 Remington Conversion is a single-action .38 Special revolver with a 7.37-inch octagonal barrel and a blued steel frame. It is a cartridge conversion of the 1858 Remington percussion design, adapted to fire modern .38 Special ammunition. At 2.6 lbs (40.80 oz) and 13.11 inches overall, it handles like a full-size single-action revolver.
Key Specifications
- Brand: Taylors & Company
- Model: 1858 Remington Conversion
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Action: Single Action Only (SAO)
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 7.37 inches (Octagon)
- Overall Length: 13.11 inches
- Weight: 2.6 lbs (40.80 oz)
- Sights: Dovetail Blade Front & Notched Rear
- Grip Material: Walnut
- Finish Type: Blued Steel
Features
The octagonal barrel preserves the look of the original 1858 Remington while the conversion cylinder allows use of standard .38 Special ammunition. Blued steel construction gives a traditional appearance and requires the same light oiling and care as any blued revolver. The dovetail blade front and notched rear sights are serviceable for target shooting and historical competition. The walnut grip fits the hand well at this frame size. The SAO mechanism requires cocking for each shot, consistent with the 19th-century design it is based on.
Complete Specifications
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Model | 1858 Remington Conversion |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazines included | 0 |
| Barrel length | 7.37" |
| Overall length | 13.2" |
| Weight | 40.8 oz |
| Action | Single Action |
| Finish | Blued |
| Color | Black |
| Sights | Dovetail Blade Front, Notched Rear |
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber is the 1858 Remington Conversion?
The 1858 Remington Conversion is chambered in .38 Special.
Who makes the 1858 Remington Conversion?
It is made by Taylors and Company.
What type of firearm is the 1858 Remington Conversion?
It is a single-action revolver in the Single Action Revolvers category, built as a cartridge conversion of the original 1858 Remington percussion design.
What is the barrel length of the 1858 Remington Conversion?
The barrel is 7.37 inches long and has an octagonal profile.
How many rounds does the 1858 Remington Conversion hold?
It has a 6-round capacity.
What finish and grip does the 1858 Remington Conversion have?
The frame and barrel are finished in blued steel. The grip is walnut.
Where can I buy the 1858 Remington Conversion?
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What Reviewers Say
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The sights are actually I'm very impressed with the sights I thought they'd be really primitive and bad but they're actually cut really deep into the top strap here.
On here is actually better than a lot of those it's it's much better than the 380 bodyguard by Smith Wesson.
Best part is it shoots modern cartridges modern 38 special.
Revolver I like this is a lot better than I was expecting I didn't know what to expect.
Customers Say
AI-generated insights derived from customer reviews and discussions on popular gun-enthusiast forums.
Historical authenticity is the primary draw for most buyers. Collectors and Western history enthusiasts note that the 1858 Remington design is accurately reproduced, and the blued steel and walnut finish hold up well in person.
Build quality and materials are consistently praised. Shooters who try it at the range report reliable accuracy with .38 Special loads, though the SAO mechanism and long hammer stroke take some practice for shooters accustomed to DA revolvers.
The most cited limitations are capacity (6 rounds is standard for the historical design), the maintenance demands of blued steel and walnut, and the single-action-only operation that is slower than a modern double-action revolver. None of these are surprises given the design's origins.
Overall, the 1858 Conversion is well-regarded by the audience it is built for: shooters and collectors who want a historically accurate .38 Special single-action revolver that also functions reliably at the range.
Where to Buy - 4 Offers Available
Price Range: $647.25 - $697.99
| Vendor | Price | Condition | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingsurplus Com | $647.25 | New | Buy Now |
| Kygunco Com | $655.95 | New | Buy Now |
| Buds Gun Shop | $663.49 | New | Buy Now |
| Palmettostatearmory Com | $697.99 | New | Buy Now |
