PERCUSSION REVOLVER 1858 ASSEMBLY

[@Mr5150guy]

Thank you so much for this Blackie! You helped me take apart my revolver and fix a cylinder that would not insert easily. The hand was rough and hanging upon the frame. This helped me out so much. I appreciate it!

[@darrelleddington7948]

Sir! I’m another one whose bacon you just saved tonight! Thank you! Thank YOU!!!

[@DeepOwl1073]

I have the same Remie new army that I tuned and stripped the finish after watching your video earlier this year. I cut grease notches in the base pin, reshaped the sights, and opened the nipple openings. She's a fine running machine now. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and helping others enjoy their percussion revolvers even more.

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

I want to thank you Mr. Blackie! My A.S.M. 1858 Remington is 25-27 years old and has never been completely dissembled until tonight. I watched your video several times, hit pause, backed up, and followed your directions tooth and nail. It wasn't really dirty though with just a little surface rust inside the frame. I have been taking the grips, cylinder, nipples and submerging everything in my sink full of very hot soapy water method. However, this gives us a peace of mind if we do this completely 2-3 times a year. Thank you for your awesome and very informative videos.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you found it of use

[@timothywest2211]

Yes thank you for the slow details on the How to disassemble your pistol and to re assemble. Because of that I was able to fix my pistol and not take it to a gun Smith thank you

[@tooterplumber1128]

I really appreciate you taking your time to stay up extra late to put out this video for all your subscribers. Thank you also for sharing on many different subjects of your knowledge.

[@John-wu3ii]

Thanks Blackie, I have the same revolver. Always enjoy your black powder videos.

[@troyhill9329]

Thanks Blackie 😀 I've got a few of your pistol disassembly instructionals in my "Favorites" for reference 😉 It never ceases to amaze me, how many designs in different pistols keep coming back around in later models 😆😉

[@criscross6591]

I have ruger old army, and would love to get a Remington similar to yours! Thanks for all the great videos! 👍

[@winfieldjohnson125]

DO NOT get rid of your Old Army Ruger to buy a Remington repro. The Remington is a good pistol,but Bill Ruger built an improved version.... Let me repeat; the ruger is an improved design, it's stronger.... If you just have to get rid of it, I'll trade one of my Remington repro's for it....Seriously.....Lol, I really wish Ruger hadn't quit making those.....

[@aaronschmidt169]

Great video Blackie, hope you feel better, your percussion revolver series is very helpful and appreciated, keep up the good work!

[@winfieldjohnson125]

Thanks, Blackie, I've been a little nervous about breaking down my Remmie repro's.

[@ianhale4466]

Hate to bother you like this but honestly you are the man to trust when it comes to permanent questions, do you have a video addressing the rem bolt engaging to early causing scratches to the cylinder?? Im sure it deals with filing hardened steel so i want to ask you before I bubba anything! Thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i do not have one yet..a old trick is to back off on the spring screw for the trigger bold stop..just a tiny bit and polish the bolt face so its not sharp to avoid scratching the cycl

[@ianhale4466]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you so much, ill definitely be sure to try that!

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS You just answered another question with this reply. You r the man!

[@billyhenard1473]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Good deal ,Just make sure the the spring screw is not backed off too much as if it is the cylinder will still rotate to the right at full cock. First time I did this I thought I had reassembled it improperly so I disasembled it again and put it back together before I figured ut out that I just tightened the screw about 3/4 more and everything was right then.

[@Giziolman]

Blackie please more videos regarding that remington !,,,, how to wear it ... how to holster it. And what kind of bullets do you suggest .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

stay tuned i will be doing the test of the .44 johnson and dow bullets soon

[@Seahawksl1969]

That was perfect Blackie. Thank you.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to help

[@Seahawksl1969]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS you help a lot Blackie. Those of us new to black powder and the revolvers, like the 1858 Remington appreciate your videos.

[@andrewrodriguez647]

Wow old-timers like you really do have that knowledge

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@williamcrawford7982]

Thanks makes it simple

[@Seahawksl1969]

I have the same model, still in the box. I'm itching to clean off the grease it was packed in and try it out. I still need to find everything else for it, like cleaning tools and everything else to actually use it. I have yet to find primer caps for it. They are sold out everywhere I looked.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You can do it!

[@agschell]

Have you considered making your own primers? There are multiple tools available to use pie plates, soda cans and German toy caps. Just curious...

[@Seahawksl1969]

@@agschell I haven't. I have only looked into getting percussion caps.

[@billietyree6139]

Thanks Blackie, very informative.

[@TheYjmfan]

Thank you very helpful, can I ask how you got the Finnish on your gun, and best way to do it.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i did a few videos where i talk of making a antique finish..check those out you may find them helpful..safe journeys

[@TheYjmfan]

BLACKIE THOMAS thank you I’m subscribed I have just found it thanks, and kind regards from uk.

[@royseifert3078]

Blackie, do you know how to remove the loading lever latch from the bottom of a Pietta 1858 New Army revolver. Mine is not dovetailed in, but do you know if it's pressed in, or soldered/brazed in?Thanks,Roy

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have not removed mine but its a press fit

[@overclucker]

such a beautiful gun

[@waynesmith5602]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevchard5214]

Blackie great vid like always. I have the stainless Remington and noticed the timing is not as precise as my smokeless wheel guns. Have you noticed this before or is it just mine? All the gun smiths I have brought it to said it is normal for black powder guns because they have a wider cone than smokeless.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sometimes..if timing seems"""ALMOST"" late thats to say the cyl seems to be locking just at the last sec...it can be a good thing..since as time and shooting passes the parts wear a bit and the timing improves..it give the gun a longer service life before parts wear out....safe journeys

[@kevchard5214]

Thanks Blackie as you probably know it is hard to find a good gunsmith now days everyone wants to replace parts and build AR's and Glocks and very few will even look at a black powder revolver. I had one gunsmith tell me these guns were toys not real guns but he would not try and match the accuracy of this revolver with his Glock at 40 yards.

[@thelonerider5644]

Can you re-install the mainspring w/put taking the other stuff apart? Mine broke (used 1980s replica, somewhat old) and I ordered a replacement but... I really don't want to have to completely disassemble the gun or take out the hammer or other parts as I'm new to this.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

depending..if the spring has enough curve you may be able to take out the screw bolt that holds the hammer and let the hammer ride up a tad to give you room to put spring in then press hammer back down and re install bolt..other wise it will be very hard to just shove the spring in and not break it..wish i could be more help..but its kinda a tight squeeze

[@thelonerider5644]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thanks you. In your experience should I disassemble it? My reason for not wanting to do so is I fear that the more I take apart at this stage of my knowledge the greater the chance for something to go wrong...

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i did a take apart of a 1858 you may want to look at that i did it inside on a bench not the best video but i went in depth and it may help ya

[@thelonerider5644]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thank you! My spring comes today so I've been watching all your disassembly vids! Still prefer to just loosen the hammer but I appreciate you showing this it makes it less daunting for us novices. I'm fairly good at fixing things, used to take apart pocket watches, but since I only have one Remmy I don't want to ruin it!

[@desertaidservices]

Thank you. saved my ass when first taking it apart

[@denniswilson7825]

Thanks Blackie!

[@db2474]

Good stuff!

[@LubardiTV]

when I cock mine the trigger dosent catch at all and I have replaced the hammer,trigger,bolt,bolt spring,and main spring and it still wont catch what could be causing this? and they are all pieta parts on my pieta revolver

[@johnstark5324]

Hey Blackie, can the Uberti plunger fit the Pietta?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

the quick answer is depends...i had a old uberti 60 made in the 80's it fit..but not sure if they have changed it over the yrs

[@thibaultdubaret9863]

how often du you do the total lubrication like you just did?

[@thibaultdubaret9863]

2nd question: does the screw that press on the main spring can modify the trigger pull? is it possible to modify the trigger weight?

[@anoldmaninthewoods2548]

Question Blackie, how often should I replace nipples on my 1858?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

my honest answer is use them until the time they are battered and your not getting reliable ignition..then change

[@anoldmaninthewoods2548]

BLACKIE THOMAS Thank you.

[@grieverreaver6951]

I have yet to see a video showing how to remove the barrel.

[@hamm6033]

I love these videos. But you must clarify something. Is a dolup 2 or 3 skosh? I just want to get that measurement right. ;) Until the next time my friend.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

oh yea..i have been sick with the flu for a week and working ....its 1am..and i am tired and on cold meds...i am lucky i didn't get more tongue tied...!!..thanks for the comment..safe journeys

[@hamm6035]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS :Get well soon. Rest is the best medicine for the flu. Shadilay

[@atimsurabaya4316]

is this still there, bro 🙏🙏

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep still got it

[@atimsurabaya4316]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS that's if you order how much money

[@johnbates8964]

My brother made the mistake of not putting a screw back once..

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

how does one become old and wise.?...first one must be young and do stupid things...lol..god knows i did