1858 Remington (Uberti)

[Captain U-96]

This model of the 1858 Remington seems to be a good quality piece at first look, till I cycled the action. The hammer is hanging up on the frame at the fireing pin. Screws were loose, and someone peened the front of the frame to fit the cylinder. I e-mailed Texas Jack whom I ordered it from, and was advised I should send it back to their gunsmith at Six Shooters! I was advised that if it were the manufacturer's fault, they'd fix and return it to me. But, if not--I'd be billed $35 bench time, and repairs+ return shipping. This doesn't seem right to me! Granted, it's been a long time since I bought a black powder revolver, but I would have thought someone would have inspected it before shipping it out to me? Or do I have it all wrong? Thanks.

 

[pohill]

I had problems with a Uberti Remington that I bought at a store in Maine. I called Taylors, the importer, and they took care of it, sending me new parts. They offered to take the gun back and fix or replace it.
The same thing happened with a Pietta - I called Traditions, the importer, and they sent me new parts, also offering to fix or replace the gun.
The importers offer a one year warranty (I never go back to where I bought the guns).
Find out who imported your gun and call them (Cimarron?). They keep track of their serial numbers, and are usually good to deal with.

 

[Captain U-96]

OK thanks, I'll call Cimmeron tomorrow. I thought I'd have been good to go at Texas Jacks, because it was never fired! Instead, I get told to mail it to Six Shooters. There is the catch; once fired it is a used gun, and not returnable. Thanks