Unfinished Remington 1858

Panhead51 · March 16, 2016, 01:16 PM

Opinions Looking at a new unfinished Uberti 1858 Remington saying it needs sanding,bluing like the way the gun looks out of the box any reason not to leave as is

maillemaker · March 16, 2016, 02:51 PM

Hard to parse what your question is but I guess you're asking if you have to finish an unfinished gun?

Typically the parts in a kit do not fit closely together without considerable filing/sanding. I don't know if that is the case with the one you have or not.

If the question is do you have to blue it or leave it in the white, that's entirely personal preference.

Steve

Branko · March 16, 2016, 08:15 PM

Finish is entirely up to you.

**4V50 Gary** · March 16, 2016, 08:41 PM

I'm more concerned about fitting the internal parts.

As for finish, look up Express Bluing. I left instructions here on this site.http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551994

gyvel · March 16, 2016, 09:31 PM

I believe the guns have to be proof tested, so they have been assembled and fired at least once. (AFAIK)

foolzrushn · March 17, 2016, 10:32 AM

What makes you think the pistol is not finished? I think a few capitals and periods to form sentences, might help our understanding of the situation. I thought most Ubertis were finished (blued and fitted). I didn't know they sold a kit gun. Perhaps you are thinking about making a new gun look old?

A little more info please.

Hawg · March 17, 2016, 11:29 AM

Uberti sells preassembled kits that require final sanding, bluing and polishing.

Model12Win · March 17, 2016, 11:50 AM

Unless you enjoy kit guns, I'd skip it and just buy a finished revolver.

IMHO, the few dollars you'd save wouldn't be worth all the extra time and effort. The Uberti kits are barely less expensive than the completed guns IIRC. That being said, if you wanted a "custom" finish like say a browned finish with custom stained grips, you might want to go this way. I think the factory finished ones look plenty nice as is though.

g.willikers · March 17, 2016, 01:06 PM

How about a very lightly and purposefully rusted surface covered with a heat resistant clear coat?
Could look really neat, like an old experienced war horse.

foolzrushn · March 17, 2016, 01:30 PM

Ah....I learned something. I didn't know that you could get kits from Uberti, but had not really checked. I have seen older kits from other companies in the past. I had one where the barrel and cylinder did not come close to alignment when the bolt locked the cylinder. Don't remember the brand, but it was in a dark red box. Might still be around somewhere in my basement. It's pretty much a boat anchor.

Model12Win · March 17, 2016, 02:43 PM

Quote:

How about a very lightly and purposefully rusted surface covered with a heat resistant clear coat?
Could look really neat, like an old experienced war horse.

Laurel Mountain browning solution would look admittedly cool. Add that to some "aged" grip finishing and you could have a cool revolver, one that looks like it was "good to ride the river with" and used but not abused by some old cowpoke or bandito.

http://www.laurelmountainforge.com/b...brown_inst.htm

jmar · March 17, 2016, 08:14 PM

I don't think Uberti sells any revolver kits besides the walker.

BlackPowderBen · March 17, 2016, 08:46 PM

Midwayusa sells a uberti 1858 kit,
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/896...e-in-the-white

I never tried a kit, probably be a lot of fun, or maybe not for someone like me

jmar · March 17, 2016, 08:56 PM

I guess it's just the remington and walker then. Not a bad deal either might have to get one.

March 16, 2016, 01:16 PM	#1
Panhead51 Junior Member Join Date: February 2, 2016 Posts: 12	Unfinished Remington 1858 Opinions Looking at a new unfinished Uberti 1858 Remington saying it needs sanding,bluing like the way the gun looks out of the box any reason not to leave as is

March 16, 2016, 08:41 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	I'm more concerned about fitting the internal parts. As for finish, look up Express Bluing. I left instructions here on this site.http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551994 __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 16, 2016, 09:31 PM	#5
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	I believe the guns have to be proof tested, so they have been assembled and fired at least once. (AFAIK) __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

March 17, 2016, 10:32 AM	#6
foolzrushn Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2015 Location: middle of the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 396	panhead What makes you think the pistol is not finished? I think a few capitals and periods to form sentences, might help our understanding of the situation. I thought most Ubertis were finished (blued and fitted). I didn't know they sold a kit gun. Perhaps you are thinking about making a new gun look old? A little more info please. __________________ If you feel that you're pretty important...you should think about your significance to the Universe....and re-evaluate ! certified 'soap welder'

March 17, 2016, 01:06 PM	#9
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	How about a very lightly and purposefully rusted surface covered with a heat resistant clear coat? Could look really neat, like an old experienced war horse. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

March 16, 2016, 02:51 PM	#2
maillemaker Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 1,635	Hard to parse what your question is but I guess you're asking if you have to finish an unfinished gun? Typically the parts in a kit do not fit closely together without considerable filing/sanding. I don't know if that is the case with the one you have or not. If the question is do you have to blue it or leave it in the white, that's entirely personal preference. Steve

March 16, 2016, 08:15 PM	#3
Branko Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2015 Location: Croatia Posts: 188	Finish is entirely up to you.

March 17, 2016, 11:29 AM	#7
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	Uberti sells preassembled kits that require final sanding, bluing and polishing.

March 17, 2016, 11:50 AM	#8
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Unless you enjoy kit guns, I'd skip it and just buy a finished revolver. IMHO, the few dollars you'd save wouldn't be worth all the extra time and effort. The Uberti kits are barely less expensive than the completed guns IIRC. That being said, if you wanted a "custom" finish like say a browned finish with custom stained grips, you might want to go this way. I think the factory finished ones look plenty nice as is though.

March 17, 2016, 01:30 PM	#10
foolzrushn Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2015 Location: middle of the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 396	Ah....I learned something. I didn't know that you could get kits from Uberti, but had not really checked. I have seen older kits from other companies in the past. I had one where the barrel and cylinder did not come close to alignment when the bolt locked the cylinder. Don't remember the brand, but it was in a dark red box. Might still be around somewhere in my basement. It's pretty much a boat anchor. __________________ If you feel that you're pretty important...you should think about your significance to the Universe....and re-evaluate ! certified 'soap welder'

March 17, 2016, 08:14 PM	#12
jmar Member Join Date: February 27, 2016 Posts: 49	I don't think Uberti sells any revolver kits besides the walker.

March 17, 2016, 08:46 PM	#13
BlackPowderBen Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2015 Posts: 380	Midwayusa sells a uberti 1858 kit, http://www.midwayusa.com/product/896...e-in-the-white I never tried a kit, probably be a lot of fun, or maybe not for someone like me __________________ "If you have to shoot, shoot! Dont talk"

March 17, 2016, 08:56 PM	#14
jmar Member Join Date: February 27, 2016 Posts: 49	I guess it's just the remington and walker then. Not a bad deal either might have to get one.