Taylors and Company 550777 1858 Remington Break Open 44 Cal Striker Fire 8" 6rd Blued Walnut Grip

The Taylors & Co. 1858 Remington Break Open .44 Cal revolver brings classic percussion-cap shooting to modern black powder enthusiasts. This faithful reproduction captures the look and feel of the original 1858 Remington—a gun favored by Civil War soldiers and frontier shooters for its robust design and reliable performance. With an 8-inch barrel, six-shot cylinder, and blued finish paired with walnut grips, it's built for shooters who want authentic period handling in a capable black powder revolver.

Break-open loading makes this .44-caliber gun straightforward to charge and prime. Whether you're after a hands-on introduction to percussion shooting, hunting medium game, or just enjoying the deliberate pace of traditional black powder revolvers, the 1858 Remington delivers the satisfying mechanics that make muzzleloading rewarding. The octagonal barrel and solid blued steel cylinder and frame give it the visual appeal and weight that shooters expect from a quality percussion revolver.

This is a gun for shooters who respect the craft—people who understand that black powder shooting demands attention and patience, and rewards it with a connection to shooting history. Taylors & Co. has earned a solid reputation for quality reproductions, and this 1858 Remington is no exception. It's equally at home at a muzzleloading match, on a hunting expedition, or in the hands of a collector who appreciates genuine percussion-cap mechanics.

Key Features

• 8-inch blued octagonal barrel
• Six-round capacity
• .44 caliber percussion
• Break-open frame design for straightforward loading
• Blued steel cylinder and frame
• Walnut grip
• Historically accurate 1858 Remington profile

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the 1858 Remington, and what ammunition does it use?

This revolver is chambered in .44 caliber and fires black powder percussion cap ammunition. You'll load it with .44-caliber round balls, black powder, and percussion caps—no metallic cartridges.

How do I load and fire a break-open .44 percussion revolver?

The break-open frame allows you to swing the cylinder out for convenient loading. For each chamber, you seat a lead ball over a measured charge of black powder, then cap the nipple with a percussion cap. The hammer strikes the cap to ignite the powder and fire the round.

Is this a good gun for hunting?

Yes. The .44 caliber and 8-inch barrel make it suitable for hunting medium game at moderate ranges, as well as for target shooting and sport shooting at muzzleloading events.

Does this come with a ramrod or other accessories?

The product specifications provided do not detail included accessories. Contact us for information on what ships with this revolver.