F.lli Pietta 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Black Powder Revolver, 8-inch Octagonal Barrel, Blued Steel
This Italian-made F.lli Pietta reproduction of the 1858 Remington New Model Army stands out with its solid top-strap steel frame, 8-inch octagonal barrel, and blued finish. It is a full-size .44 cap-and-ball revolver with an unfluted six-shot cylinder, brass trigger guard, fixed iron sights, and clear period-correct markings. C.I.P. PN proof marks and factory part number RGA44 further identify this well-specified example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta instruction and safety manual for black powder muzzleloading revolvers
- Factory F.lli Pietta box with model label (Pietta code RGA44; 1858 Remington .44 Cal Black Powder Revolver; serial R597127)
This cap-and-ball revolver follows the New Model Army pattern with a solid top-strap steel frame and an 8-inch octagonal steel barrel. The blued finish, brass trigger guard, and two-piece wood grips secured by a through-bolt provide a classic, well-executed configuration.
Its single-action percussion system uses an unfluted six-shot cylinder. An under-barrel loading lever with a front latch is fitted for charging the cylinder.