Pietta 1858 New Model Army .44 Cal 8-inch Blued Cap-and-Ball Revolver with Fixed Sights and Spare Cylinder
This F.lli Pietta 1858 New Model Army is a full-size .44 caliber, six-shot, single-action percussion revolver with an 8-inch octagonal barrel and a solid top-strap Remington-pattern frame. It features blued steel construction with a brass trigger guard, fixed sights, and Italian proof marks including a 2012 CI date code. A spare six-chamber cylinder is included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present from light handling.
What’s Included
- Spare six-chamber percussion cylinder for Pietta 1858 .44 (not installed)
The revolver follows the classic 1858 New Model Army design with a solid top-strap frame, six-shot cylinder, and single-action percussion operation in .44 caliber. The 8-inch octagonal barrel and full-size profile provide the traditional layout associated with this pattern.
Construction is blued steel throughout the frame, barrel, and cylinder, paired with a brass trigger guard and steel backstrap. Smooth walnut grips and fixed sights—a top-strap groove rear and a pinned post/blade front—complete the setup.
Markings include F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY, the FAP diamond logo, the Gardone star-over-shield crest, and PN black-powder proof. The boxed CI Italian date code indicates 2012. Pietta catalog code is RGA44, and the revolver was made in Italy.
Key measurements and specs include an 8-inch barrel, a 1:30 rifling twist, an overall length of approximately 14.6 inches, and a weight of approximately 2.75 pounds. Capacity is six rounds, and a spare cylinder provides an additional six-chamber option.