Taylor’s 1858 Remington Conversion Revolver, .45 Colt, 5.5-Inch Barrel

The Taylor’s 1858 Remington Conversion in .45 Colt (brand part no. 550767) is a single-action revolver styled after the historic cartridge-conversion revolvers that adapted percussion-era Remington frames to fire metallic cartridges. Taylors and Company finishes the 5.5-inch barrel in blue with a brass trigger guard for a period-correct two-tone look, and fits two-piece walnut grips with a blade-front sight. The 6-round cylinder is chambered in classic .45 Colt, running 11.3 inches overall. Among six-shooters in the revolvers category, the 1858 Conversion favors collectors and single-action shooters who want the historic cartridge-conversion profile.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in classic .45 Colt.
• Features a 5.5-inch barrel finished in blue.
• Fitted with a brass trigger guard for a period-correct look.
• Grip is two-piece walnut.
• Sight is a blade front.
• Cylinder holds 6 rounds, overall length 11.3 inches.
• Shipping weight of approximately 3.4 pounds.
• The trigger action is single action.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-16 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the conversion designation mean on this model? It references the historic practice of adapting percussion-era Remington frames to fire metallic cartridges.

What cartridge does this revolver use? .45 Colt.

Buy the Taylor’s 1858 Remington Conversion .45 Colt Revolver

A historic cartridge-conversion profile in a modern single-action is exactly what this revolver delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.