Historically correct 1858 Sheriff's model question

[Tommygunn]

I consider that spare cylinder thing a hollywood myth. They would have to fit and tune the cylinder to the revolver, no evidence of spare cylinders being shipped or sold so more than likely would have came from another gun. As you say extra revolvers was the norm for those needing more firepower and there is plenty of documented evidence of that. Clint Eastwood got it right in Josey Wales and not so much with Pale Rider.

Fitting cylinders might be done at the factory. A gentleman I knew (before he unfortunatly died) owned a real Remington New Model Army. The cylinder from my Uberti repro (same caliber) fit and timed perfectly; as well, the cylinder from his real Remmie fit my Uberti just as well.*
I think some presentation sets did have spare cylinders. It was easy enough to do it that way, but otoh, any just random cylinder certainly would need to be fitted-- not something done in the field certainly.
I'm not saying it was common --- probably it was not, and not for military.....I think military contract just called for one complete revolver with related tools (capper, nipple wrench, and such) but just the one cylinder in the gun.
As for movies....I enjoy many westerns, and other genres of film, but I regard them only as entertainment.


*I should note that while the cylinders appeared to cross-fit, no firing was attempted, so it is certainly possible there might have been some degree of a timing problem a eyeball exam could have missed. The gun's owner had never fired it and wished it never to be fired, and I honored that desire --- especially considering that it was a genuine antique and firing it with a "unknown" repro cylinder could have unforseen problems.

 

[robhof]

Progressive revalation. a friend developed
1. First - new gun behind a wall panel
2. Then moved to back of gun safe
3 then rotated to full view were, eventually the Storm and Strife sees it and goes, " WHEN DID YOU GET THAT?!?!?!"
4. Oh, that's been here a long time. don't really remember.

But what if it doesn't fit in the safe?

 

[Eyrie G. Dogg]

Mister Pocket -
For a man’s initial Remington purchase the eight-inch is definitely the way to go. As much as I appreciate my 5.5” (boi-howdy!), of the two I think the 8” is the best first choice. It’s the foundation. Then ya go from there - but you just got to have an eight-inch.

 

[Cowhide Cliff]

I had my suspicions that that Cabelas model was not correct length wise.

The more I look at the 8 inch model... it is more difficult to not hit the "pay now" button.

You will like it I'm sure, they are nice shooters.

 

[Eyrie G. Dogg]

Who’s that handsome lil sprout on the great big gun? Is that you, robhof, back in the day? Is that Sumter or where is that? Good pic.