Finally found a "Remington" six gun

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Finally found a "Remington" six gun

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And I've finally got something guns related to blather about. Sheesh...it's been a crazy summer. :|

I've wanted a Remington 1890 for ages. Well, I finally found one...sort of. It's a Mitchell Arms (Uberti) "1890 Outlaw" (stupid name...) which is a 5.5" Remington 1890 replica with the 1875's under barrel lug in .44 WCF. I guess for looks, but frankly I'd rather just have a proper 1890. However, when I ran across this one a few weeks back for $299 that was it - I was hooked bad!


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That's not the proper leather for it but the flap style holster I've ordered for it has yet to arrive. I'll probably hang it on a different belt as well. Given our thread this past week I though I'd better stage it a bit! :D

It shoots great, a bit high even with 750fps cowboy loads. :roll: Maybe some 180 grainers at 700fps will be just the ticket...if I can find them. I must say that I'm not very keen to reload this chambering. This is my first .44 WCF and I can't believe how fragile the brass is - the Winchester factory ammo I've shot thus far I can crimp the case mouths simply by pinching with my fingers and I certainly can't do that with my .45 Colts. Several of the Winchester rounds even came pre-wrinkled with those casings ruined right out of the box. Huh? Aren't I supposed to do that while struggling to reload the stuff? I feel like I was deprived! :lol:

At any rate, this one will work just fine for me the few times I feel like straying from Colt clones and it's always nice to get a gun off the bucket list.

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That looks like a fine one, enjoy it. I sure do like the gunbelt rig, what brand is it?
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Great looking weapon. That is not a bad looking rig either! Can you tell more about the holster?

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THAT will be a fun gun and rig. Hard to beat. 8)
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Bell your brass just enough to start the base of the bullet and you'll have no problem. At the very beginning I wrecked one, maybe two cases, but that was all. I've reloaded 44 WCF (44-40) for a few years now and haven't damaged any brass since. You may find yourself enjoying that Remington more than you expected.
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Beautiful new shooting Iron! I like the looks of her. Congrats.
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That holster and belt is a Ross Gun Leather rig but it's for 1873 Colts and similar.

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KirkD wrote:Bell your brass just enough to start the base of the bullet and you'll have no problem. At the very beginning I wrecked one, maybe two cases, but that was all. I've reloaded 44 WCF (44-40) for a few years now and haven't damaged any brass since. You may find yourself enjoying that Remington more than you expected.
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Nice. Great picture as well. Thank you.
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kimwcook wrote:Nice. Great picture as well. Thank you.
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That`s a nice looking gun and rig, very cool. 8)
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Nice! :mrgreen:

I bought one in .45 Colt not long after they came out. Worked fine until I fired it then it would lock up tighter than a vault (even with snap caps). Exchanged it for something else but I'm not opposed to getting another someday. I REALLY like the Remington design over the Colt (yeah, I'm a heathen :lol: ).

Wait, I had the 1875 5.5"...DUH!
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olyinaz wrote:And I've finally got something guns related to blather about. Sheesh...it's been a crazy summer. :|

I've wanted a Remington 1890 for ages. Well, I finally found one...sort of. It's a Mitchell Arms (Uberti) "1890 Outlaw" (stupid name...) which is a 5.5" Remington 1890 replica with the 1875's under barrel lug in .44 WCF. I guess for looks, but frankly I'd rather just have a proper 1890. However, when I ran across this one a few weeks back for $299 that was it - I was hooked bad!


That's not the proper leather for it but the flap style holster I've ordered for it has yet to arrive. I'll probably hang it on a different belt as well. Given our thread this past week I though I'd better stage it a bit! :D

It shoots great, a bit high even with 750fps cowboy loads. :roll: Maybe some 180 grainers at 700fps will be just the ticket...if I can find them. I must say that I'm not very keen to reload this chambering. This is my first .44 WCF and I can't believe how fragile the brass is - the Winchester factory ammo I've shot thus far I can crimp the case mouths simply by pinching with my fingers and I certainly can't do that with my .45 Colts. Several of the Winchester rounds even came pre-wrinkled with those casings ruined right out of the box. Huh? Aren't I supposed to do that while struggling to reload the stuff? I feel like I was deprived! :lol:

At any rate, this one will work just fine for me the few times I feel like straying from Colt clones and it's always nice to get a gun off the bucket list.

Cheers,
Oly
What you might do is call VTI and talk to Lisa. Ask her if she has the correct 1890 Uberti Ejector Housing. Item #163 part# UB:155163. If you changed to the 1890 it should fit that holster, too.
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Nate Kiowa Jones wrote:What you might do is call VTI and talk to Lisa. Ask her if she has the correct 1890 Uberti Ejector Housing. Item #163 part# UB:155163. If you changed to the 1890 it should fit that holster, too.
BTW, $299----Great buy!
Now that's a GREAT idea! Thanks Steve.

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Nice snag and....a nice price. :D Sure is a buyers market today.---------Sixgun

ps...go back in time-------I was 21 and the year was 1975.........auction..............new in box nickel plated 1875 Remington in 44 Rem. cal.-------auction price.....$800 ...........I still remember everyone gasping at the huge price it brought. Some rich old guy bought it. :D IIRC, in those days I was bringing home about $150 a week.----------Sixgun
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Excellent price! Congrats!!! 8)
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Outstanding picture! Great looking gun.

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