F.lli Pietta 1858 Remington New Army Brass-Guard Sheriff .44 Cal Black Powder Revolver, 5.5" Barrel
This Italian-made reproduction of the iconic Remington 1858 New Army pairs a compact 5.5-inch octagonal barrel with a distinctive brass trigger guard, creating a short-barrel “Sheriff” variant that balances quick handling with classic styling. Built by F.lli Pietta in 2013 (frame code CL) with an additional CH barrel code denoting 2011 manufacture, it offers collectors and shooters a faithful, CIP-proofed cap-and-ball revolver ready for the range or a SASS match.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The cylinder shows minor exterior finish wear but remains in overall great shape.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1858 Remington New Army Brass-Guard Sheriff .44 caliber revolver
The solid top-strap Remington pattern delivers a rigid frame that aids accuracy and allows the non-fluted six-shot cylinder to be removed without tools—convenient for cleaning or swapping in a cartridge conversion cylinder (not included).
A blued steel frame, barrel, and cylinder contrast with the polished brass guard and color-case-hardened hammer, giving the revolver authentic 19th-century aesthetics while resisting wear.
The 5.5-inch octagonal barrel keeps overall length manageable while still providing a full sight radius via the fixed blade front post and rear notch milled into the top strap.
Chambered for .44 caliber black powder, it performs best with a .454 round ball or conical, making it a popular choice for cowboy-action shooting under SASS rules.
CIP proof marks, the Gardone proof-house logo, and dual Italian date codes (CL and CH) authenticate its origin and production timeline.