Just ordered...

Doc Hoy · October 1, 2011, 02:04 PM

...The steel frame 1858 Remington for 179.99 delivered.

It is on back order until Oct 30.

I will let y'all know when it arrives.

swopjan · October 2, 2011, 12:25 AM

Please do! i ordered the same thing last week but am overseas, so i must shoot vicariously through you. looking forward to a range report please

bigminnow · October 3, 2011, 10:09 PM

...ain't it a good price!!

Makes me want to buy another one and I have a couple already!

Doc Hoy · October 4, 2011, 08:44 AM

Buy it from Cabelas at 179.00 then sell it on Gunbroker for 250.00.

Some schlub will buy it sooner or later.

Just a joke, fellas.

Legionnaire · October 4, 2011, 07:33 PM

Yup, bought this one on Sale at Cabela's a couple months ago ... $189 minus a $20 coupon. Seriously thinking about ordering another!

OutlawJoseyWales · October 5, 2011, 12:07 AM

One of those "pistol that never was" is one of my favorites. It handles great, and I love changing out the cylinders, which they also say historically wasn't done. Doesn't matter though, lots of fun.
You got a great deal too, so looks like you've got it all.

The 1st one of the little 5 1/2 1858's I ordered from Cabala's didn't seem right, I'm not sure what the problem actually was, but I sent it back and got a refund. Mine was $199 though.
Bought one a few months later from Gunbroker for less than $150 brand new.
Love it.

You can get some deals if you look every day. But many prices are silly.
People looking for the next dumb "fish" to swim by, makes me mad that people put lousy warn out guns on there and sell them high.
I guess folks don't check Cabela's. It has to be well lower than Cabela's or there's no reason to buy. I don't buy alot of them, but sometimes a deal will "swim by."

Also, on Gunbroker you gotta' watch it, some cats will charge you $30 or more for shipping, what a joke.
That is one of Doc's pet peeves there. But he's the reason I look every time before I bid. I've walked away many a time, because some slub is trying to pad his pocket, or pick mine with those $30 mail.
So be sure and check that guys.

swopjan · October 5, 2011, 12:13 AM

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I love changing out the cylinders, which they also say historically wasn't done.

they didn't? everything i ever thought is a lie

on a related note, how do you load the cylinder on an 1858?

OutlawJoseyWales · October 5, 2011, 12:31 AM

I take mine out and use a loader. I got 3 with a '58 I bought from gunbroker. Then I can have an "18 shooter" instead of a 6 shooter.

Can't do that with my Colts.
That short 5 1/2 Remmy is one of my favorites, handles great.
OJW

Dr. Strangelove · October 5, 2011, 01:50 AM

Love mine, bought it from Cabela's 20 years or more ago. It's a hoot to shoot and crazy accurate, I may take a deer with it this year.

Legionnaire · October 5, 2011, 07:40 AM

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I take mine out and use a loader.

Ditto. Bought Dick Dastardly's "Tower of Power" loader some time ago, and it works great.

ZVP · October 5, 2011, 10:48 PM

I think the 5 1/2" Remington is the neatest revolver yet! Power plus handling all in one package!
ZVP

OutlawJoseyWales · October 6, 2011, 08:56 AM

Dr. Strangelove (great movie by the way)
Down here in Central Florida the deer are the size of large goats, but up in Georgia and farther up north, the deer are much larger.

Are you sure about deer hunting with a '58?
How large a charge are you gonna' use?
Not tryin' to fuss with you, just curious,
OJW

Hawg · October 6, 2011, 09:06 AM

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I may take a deer with it this year.

I hope you're good at tracking.

October 1, 2011, 02:04 PM	#1
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Just ordered... ...The steel frame 1858 Remington for 179.99 delivered. It is on back order until Oct 30. I will let y'all know when it arrives. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 4, 2011, 08:44 AM	#4
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Hey, "Big" Buy it from Cabelas at 179.00 then sell it on Gunbroker for 250.00. Some schlub will buy it sooner or later. Just a joke, fellas. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 4, 2011, 07:33 PM	#5
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	Yup, bought this one on Sale at Cabela's a couple months ago ... $189 minus a $20 coupon. Seriously thinking about ordering another! __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

October 5, 2011, 01:50 AM	#9
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	Love mine, bought it from Cabela's 20 years or more ago. It's a hoot to shoot and crazy accurate, I may take a deer with it this year. __________________ Just remember, when you pull the trigger, the bullets come out going very, very fast. So make sure to keep the weapon pointing away from you.

October 5, 2011, 10:48 PM	#11
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	My Favorite! I think the 5 1/2" Remington is the neatest revolver yet! Power plus handling all in one package! ZVP

October 2, 2011, 12:25 AM	#2
swopjan Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2011 Posts: 156	Please do! i ordered the same thing last week but am overseas, so i must shoot vicariously through you. looking forward to a range report please

October 3, 2011, 10:09 PM	#3
bigminnow Member Join Date: August 12, 2011 Posts: 98	...ain't it a good price!! Makes me want to buy another one and I have a couple already!

October 5, 2011, 12:07 AM	#6
OutlawJoseyWales Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 237	One of those "pistol that never was" is one of my favorites. It handles great, and I love changing out the cylinders, which they also say historically wasn't done. Doesn't matter though, lots of fun. You got a great deal too, so looks like you've got it all. The 1st one of the little 5 1/2 1858's I ordered from Cabala's didn't seem right, I'm not sure what the problem actually was, but I sent it back and got a refund. Mine was $199 though. Bought one a few months later from Gunbroker for less than $150 brand new. Love it. You can get some deals if you look every day. But many prices are silly. People looking for the next dumb "fish" to swim by, makes me mad that people put lousy warn out guns on there and sell them high. I guess folks don't check Cabela's. It has to be well lower than Cabela's or there's no reason to buy. I don't buy alot of them, but sometimes a deal will "swim by." Also, on Gunbroker you gotta' watch it, some cats will charge you $30 or more for shipping, what a joke. That is one of Doc's pet peeves there. But he's the reason I look every time before I bid. I've walked away many a time, because some slub is trying to pad his pocket, or pick mine with those $30 mail. So be sure and check that guys.

October 5, 2011, 12:31 AM	#8
OutlawJoseyWales Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 237	I take mine out and use a loader. I got 3 with a '58 I bought from gunbroker. Then I can have an "18 shooter" instead of a 6 shooter. Can't do that with my Colts. That short 5 1/2 Remmy is one of my favorites, handles great. OJW

October 6, 2011, 08:56 AM	#12
OutlawJoseyWales Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 237	Dr. Strangelove (great movie by the way) Down here in Central Florida the deer are the size of large goats, but up in Georgia and farther up north, the deer are much larger. Are you sure about deer hunting with a '58? How large a charge are you gonna' use? Not tryin' to fuss with you, just curious, OJW