How do I "scope" an 1858 Remington Carbine?

aarondhgraham · May 20, 2021, 12:48 PM

How do I "scope" an 1858 Remington Carbine?

Several years ago I saw an 1858 Remington Carbine (repro of course),,,
That had a slender brass scope (maybe 3/4") mounted on it.

If I recall correctly the mounts sort of "clamped" on the top strap,,,
Similar to how one would mount a scope on a 3/8" groove.

I own one of the carbine repros and am buying a .44 special cylinder for it,,,
I would love to scope it out like the one I saw years ago.

Does anyone have any idea of how to find scope mounts and that style of brass scope?

Thanks in advance,,,

Aarond

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Crankylove · May 20, 2021, 07:25 PM

There’s this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153972522479

Not sure how much quality you’re getting though.

aarondhgraham · May 22, 2021, 12:15 PM

For just a few pennies over $28.00,,,
That might be something worth ordering just to try.

Thanks for the link my friend,,,

Aarond

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**4V50 Gary** · May 22, 2021, 12:57 PM

I'd rather drill & tap the receiver (top strap of frame).

I want the objective piece and eye objective to be far away from the barrel/cylinder gap and the nipples. Those gases can't be good for the lens (you always have to clean them).

May 20, 2021, 12:48 PM	#1
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	How do I "scope" an 1858 Remington Carbine? How do I "scope" an 1858 Remington Carbine? Several years ago I saw an 1858 Remington Carbine (repro of course),,, That had a slender brass scope (maybe 3/4") mounted on it. If I recall correctly the mounts sort of "clamped" on the top strap,,, Similar to how one would mount a scope on a 3/8" groove. I own one of the carbine repros and am buying a .44 special cylinder for it,,, I would love to scope it out like the one I saw years ago. Does anyone have any idea of how to find scope mounts and that style of brass scope? Thanks in advance,,, 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)

May 20, 2021, 07:25 PM	#2
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	There’s this https://www.ebay.com/itm/153972522479 Not sure how much quality you’re getting though. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

May 22, 2021, 12:15 PM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Thanks Crankylove,,, For just a few pennies over $28.00,,, That might be something worth ordering just to try. Thanks for the link my friend,,, 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)

May 22, 2021, 12:57 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,840	I'd rather drill & tap the receiver (top strap of frame). I want the objective piece and eye objective to be far away from the barrel/cylinder gap and the nipples. Those gases can't be good for the lens (you always have to clean them). __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*