Pietta 1858 Remington New Model Army “The Rattlesnake” Limited Edition .44 Black Powder Revolver
This Pietta factory-engraved 1858 Remington New Model Army “The Rattlesnake” commemorative is one of roughly 5,000 revolvers released in 1986–1987 to honor Frederic Remington’s famed 1908 sculpture. It pairs a stainless frame with a blued octagonal 8-inch barrel and a deep nitre-blued cylinder wrapped in 24k gold inlay. Floral scroll engraving, walnut grips, and Italian Gardone proof marks complete the collector-grade presentation.
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.
Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanics: Functions correctly; timing and lock-up are solid.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame and barrel display light pitting, scattered surface scratches, and minor handling marks, none of which affect function.
What’s Included
- Pietta 1858 Remington New Model Army “The Rattlesnake” .44 black powder revolver
Produced in Italy and imported by Century Arms International, this revolver captures the aesthetic of the Civil War–era Remington while showcasing modern craftsmanship. The two-tone finish sets off the factory scroll work, gold outline of a cowboy on a rearing horse, and the top-flat inscription “REMINGTON COMMEMORATIVE ‘THE RATTLESNAKE.’”
The stainless frame remains in-the-white, offering a striking contrast to the blued barrel and vivid nitre-blued cylinder. Walnut grips are cut from a single piece and shaped to the classic Remington profile, giving the shooter a secure, period-correct hold.
An 8-inch octagonal steel barrel provides a long sight radius for the fixed silver blade front and top-strap notch rear sights. Inside, the bore is mirror bright with sharply cut rifling, ready for precise black powder shooting or display.
As a single-action percussion design, the revolver operates with the familiar spurred hammer and loading lever assembly. Serial number 83297 carries the Italian AP/AS date code, verifying 1986–1987 production within the limited run.