Blackpowder revolver 44 cal Remington new Army 1858 replica by Uberti

Type: muzzleloading, cap and ball, six-shot revolver,Caliber: .44 BP,Barrel length: 8",Overall length: 13 5/8" (with 8" barrel) ,Weight: 2.69 pounds,7 grooves,left twist,walnut grips. Blackpowder revolver 44 cal Remington new Army 1858 replica by Uberti,NO liscense required to own.Though many percussion revolvers were on the market before, during, and after the Civil War, no firearm offered such a challenge to the dominant Colt revolvers as did the 1858 Remington. Produced in both .36 caliber (Navy) and in the more popular .44 caliber, the 1858 Revolver was considered by many to be every bit the gun a Colt was, and then some. It is said that soldiers of the Civil War not only preferred it by far as their choice of sidearm, but would actually trade a handful of Colts for one Remington New Army. In fact, after the war, the Remington out-sold the Colt as a surplus weapon to veterans who had experienced first hand how the two guns stood up side by side to the rigors of combat use. The strength of the Remington had always been the first issue in its favor. As elegant as the Colt revolvers were, they lacked the strength of the solid frame Remington. Perhaps not as easily dismantled for cleaning, the Remington 1858 was full framed and capable of bearing under greater abuse than the open-top design of the Colt.This Uberti is a superbly accurate revolver. it will outshoot most modern semi-automatic service pistols.Black powder revolvers are not "spray and pray" firearms. But, history demonstrates that they can be very effective for many purposes when used properly. The Uberti "1858" New Model Army is a well-made and accurate reproduction of one of the very best of the breed.