F.lli Pietta 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 8 in Octagonal Barrel, Bright Steel, 6-Shot (1997 Italy)
This Italian-made F.lli Pietta reproduction of the Remington 1858 New Model Army is a .44 caliber, six-shot, single-action revolver with an 8 inch octagonal barrel and a bright steel finish. It features a brass trigger guard, two-piece walnut grips, fixed sights, and an under-barrel loading lever. Marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL." with Italian proofs and date code "BI" indicating 1997 manufacture, it also includes a spare steel cylinder.
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 Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows some scattered scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. The bore is clear with a bright, shiny appearance.
What’s Included
- Spare .44 cap-and-ball cylinder (steel) for Pietta 1858 Remington
Built as a faithful reproduction of the Remington 1858 New Model Army, this Pietta revolver delivers the classic top-strap design in .44 caliber with a six-shot cap-and-ball configuration. It is single-action only and marked for black powder use.
The revolver is constructed with a steel frame, cylinder, and receiver in a bright steel finish, complemented by a brass trigger guard and two-piece walnut grips. Its 8 inch octagonal barrel is paired with an under-barrel loading lever for charging the chambers.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed front blade and a rear groove cut into the top strap. This setup matches the traditional pattern and offers a clean sight picture.
Factory markings include "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY" on the barrel, the FAP diamond logo, PN black-powder proofs, and the Italian date code "BI" confirming 1997 production. The barrel is also marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL."
An added value for range use or maintenance, this listing includes a spare .44 steel cylinder made for the Pietta 1858 Remington pattern.