Original Remington New Model Navy.

[Abasmajor]

I shoot replica Remington 1858 Muzzle Loading revolvers, but have always had a urge to own an original example and maybe shoot it albeit sparingly. Having a bit too much time to spend surfing the internet during lockdown, I final succumbed to the temptation of the original Remington .36 calibre New Model Navy pictured in the links below.
Although It was reasonably priced, buying anything sight unseen can obviously be a bit risky. Anyway, when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised at the condition it appeared to be in later confirmed with a complete strip down and inspection. I have a very old and tired replica .36 Colt 1851 Navy on my FAC so I am planning to maybe apply for one on one off variation to put the Remington on the ticket for very occasional use. If I do decide to go ahead with this, I will use only light loads of BP rather than a substitute partly for safety reasons, but mainly as a mark of respect to the guns ancestry. I have done a bit research and established that the Remington was part of one the last batch delivered to the US Navy in December 1864 just before the Civil War ended.

https://imgur.com/JXXGe5z

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Brian

[tacfoley]

I shoot replica Remington 1858 Muzzle Loading revolvers, but have always had a urge to own an original example and maybe shoot it albeit sparingly. Having a bit too much time to spend surfing the internet during lockdown, I final succumbed to the temptation of the original Remington .36 calibre New Model Navy pictured in the links below.
Although It was reasonably priced, buying anything sight unseen can obviously be a bit risky. Anyway, when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised at the condition it appeared to be in later confirmed with a complete strip down and inspection. I have a very old and tired replica .36 Colt 1851 Navy on my FAC so I am planning to maybe apply for one on one off variation to put the Remington on the ticket for very occasional use. If I do decide to go ahead with this, I will use only light loads of BP rather than a substitute partly for safety reasons, but mainly as a mark of respect to the guns ancestry. I have done a bit research and established that the Remington was part of one the last batch delivered to the US Navy in December 1864 just before the Civil War ended.

https://imgur.com/JXXGe5z

https://imgur.com/9KZ5wVa

Brian

Whooohoooo! Great envy is mine, Sir!!! Stick to loads of REAL BP at around 16gr of 3Fg and you should be just fine. Say hello back on the other forum, too!

[Turnup]

It is permitted to fire an antique off ticket for testing purposes (deffo not competitions). Dunno if this has ever been put to a court. I do see the occasional original at my muzzle loading club and some of them are off ticket. Might be a tad tricky if the NRA jobsworths decide to pull a check so prolly best to avoid Bisley.

Enjoy!

[simgre]

To shoot a s58 off ticket is illegal. The acquisition and possession of a firearm under s58 is for obsolete firearms to be owned as an ornament or curio. For a firearm to be used in anyway in the U.K. will place that firearm in a category requiring certification, in this case s1.

Should you be discovered shooting a s58 off ticket, you would be guilty of an offence of unlawful possession of a s1 firearm as the purpose you had that firearm at that time was not as an ornament or curio.

[Turnup]

To shoot a s58 off ticket is illegal. The acquisition and possession of a firearm under s58 is for obsolete firearms to be owned as an ornament or curio. For a firearm to be used in anyway in the U.K. will place that firearm in a category requiring certification, in this case s1.

Should you be discovered shooting a s58 off ticket, you would be guilty of an offence of unlawful possession of a s1 firearm as the purpose you had that firearm at that time was not as an ornament or curio.

I have looked at "Guidance" and it seems that you are correct. I am pretty sure it used to be allowed for testing purposes but it seems that has changed.

[loiner1965]

very nice indeed....
i think the early remingtons were 1 in 16 twist as the replicas are 1 in 30

[Abasmajor]

To shoot a s58 off ticket is illegal. The acquisition and possession of a firearm under s58 is for obsolete firearms to be owned as an ornament or curio. For a firearm to be used in anyway in the U.K. will place that firearm in a category requiring certification, in this case s1.

Should you be discovered shooting a s58 off ticket, you would be guilty of an offence of unlawful possession of a s1 firearm as the purpose you had that firearm at that time was not as an ornament or curio.

Hello,
Although some of the laws and guidance regarding firearms ownership in the UK are a bit over the top to say the least, I would always be sure to abide by them and would certainly not shoot the Remington if it were not listed on my FAC.
Brian

[tacfoley]

All the more reason to get it on and get shooting.

With care, that is.