1858 Remington by CVA

[Skofnung]

Hey fellas,

Years ago I bought a 1858 Remington from Cabellas that is marked CVA, but made in Italy.

I need a new trigger for it, as the original unit has worn down to the point that it will no longer keep the gun cocked. It appears that the trigger itself was never hardened or is made of inferior material.

I assume that either Uberti or Pedersoli made the gun for CVA, but didn't mark it as such.

Anyway, I found a replacement trigger at DGW. Do you thing it will fit without too much hassle?

 

[Deamon]

I've read here those are made a little large and need to be filed down some to index correctly and to fit. So considering thats the case then after the appropriate work then yes I believe those would fit. BUt, I would definetly wait to get some other opinions than just going by what I say incase I'm incorrect.

 

[mykeal]

What's "too much" hassle?

You will likely have to do some filing on the new trigger. Use a fine file and take your time. Polish the final article with a stone or fine sandpaper to remove any burrs.

I don't think a great deal of metal removal will be necessary. It's possible the most you'd have to do is polish it. Whether that's too much hassle or not is up to you.

 

[Rachen]

I think the Pietta Remmies are more higher quality than Ubertis for now. I had to return a Uberti I purchased not too long ago because everything was ridiculously TIGHT, so tight that I could not even cock the hammer without using considerable force. If I was using that particular gun in a self-defense combat situation, my a** would be fried like spicy chicken wings.

The only problem I ever had with a Pietta Rem was a slightly crooked barrel. I can live with that. Also, Cabelas carry a full set of Rem replacement parts. Some may require fitting and polishing but most of them should drop right in.

 

[GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL]

Rachen--"If I was using that particular gun in a self-defense combat situation, my a** would be fried like spicy chicken wings."
I like that! I'm still laughing. I know what you said is very true, I'm just laughing at the way you said it!...Okay...

 

[Skofnung]

Thanks guys.

I'm handy with files and stones, so minor fitting shouldn't be too much trouble. I was just worried about the dimensions being so far off that the holes didn't line up ore something.

 

[LEE3370]

Howdy Skofnung,
Look on the barrel under the loading lever. The makers name or mark might be stamped there.

 

[Rachen]

Thanks Gentleman
I was actually eating spicy buffalo wings at that moment of the post, and the person who prepared it at the counter put so much spice into it that on the first one, my mouth was suddenly burning up, my eyes filled with tears, and my hands were blindly scuttling around the table for water, Pepsi, any liquid.

I told him I like my wings extra spicy, BUT NOT LIKE THAT LOL

 

[Rachen]

However, with the new Pietta Remingtons, I would not be underarmed any way. I am so used to cap n' ball that cartridges are a hassle for me.

 

[LEE3370]

"my mouth was suddenly burning up, my eyes filled with tears, and my hands were blindly scuttling around the table for water, Pepsi, any liquid."

Milk, it coats the mouth, keeps down the fire.

 

[GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL]

Rachen, I understand. I'vd been sitting here since 0430hrs this morning for by far the biggest part of the time, just practicing dropping the loading lever, pulling the cylinder pin, rolling out the cylinder, turning it over and over in my hands a few times and then re-assembling the piece. Blind folded to. I already know the powder, ball and cap part from learning on my Walker and my Colt 1849 Pocket .31...Okay...

 

[Snaggletooth]

When I need parts for pistols I call 1-765-525-6181 (Deer Creek Products) . I talk to a real live person, tell them my needs or problems and receive the parts the third day at a reasonable price. They have never failed me yet.