The Taylors & Co 1858 Remington Conversion is a single-action .44-40 revolver with an 8-inch octagonal barrel, walnut grips, blued frame and cylinder, and a matte black finish. It weighs 41.6 oz and measures 13.8 inches overall. The conversion cylinder replaces the original cap-and-ball mechanism with a cartridge-feeding system, so you get the look and feel of an 1858 Remington without the loading complexity.
Key Specifications
- Action Type: Revolver (Single Action)
- Barrel Length: 8 inches
- Caliber: .44-40
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Condition: New in Box
- Finish: Matte Black
- Manufacturer: Taylors and Co
- Model Number: 1001
- Weight: 41.60 oz
- Overall Length: 13.80 inches
Features
The octagonal barrel is accurate to the original design and provides a stable shooting platform. Dovetail blade front sight and notched rear give a clear sight picture. Walnut grips are comfortable under recoil and maintain grip through a long range session. The exposed hammer is standard single-action, cock before each shot. Blued finish on frame and cylinder looks period-correct and resists surface corrosion with basic maintenance.
Usage
Cowboy action competition and historical reenactment are the primary uses. The .44-40 caliber works for both. Commercially loaded ammo is available, and handloaders have used it for over a century. The 8-inch barrel makes it long for competition holster draws, which is worth checking against your stage setup. At 41.6 oz it's a heavy gun; comfortable on a bench, more noticeable on a belt all day.