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aarondhgraham · October 8, 2020, 12:10 PM

How do I convert my 1858 Remington Carbine to centerfire?

I bought this carbine back in 1998 from Cabela's,,,
I loved shooting the little thing,,,
But I hated the clean-up.

Last night I was watching TV,,,
And noticed the rifle hanging on the wall.

I've read that there is a way to convert it to shoot centerfire,,,
But I have no idea who does this conversion,,,
Or if it's a drop-in I can do myself.

Also, what cartridge would it use,,,
I have read .45 Long Colt,,,
And .44 Special.

I either need to convert the carbine or peddle it off,,,
I sure did like shooting the carbine though,,,
But I swore off black powder completely.

Anyone have any information for me?

Aarond

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October 8, 2020, 12:10 PM	#1
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	How do I convert my 1858 Remington Carbine to centerfire? How do I convert my 1858 Remington Carbine to centerfire? I bought this carbine back in 1998 from Cabela's,,, I loved shooting the little thing,,, But I hated the clean-up. Last night I was watching TV,,, And noticed the rifle hanging on the wall. I've read that there is a way to convert it to shoot centerfire,,, But I have no idea who does this conversion,,, Or if it's a drop-in I can do myself. Also, what cartridge would it use,,, I have read .45 Long Colt,,, And .44 Special. I either need to convert the carbine or peddle it off,,, I sure did like shooting the carbine though,,, But I swore off black powder completely. Anyone have any information for me? Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)