F.lli Pietta 1858 "The Ace" .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 3" Octagonal Barrel, Blued, Made in Italy
This compact Taylor's & Company variant of the Remington-pattern 1858 stands out for its 3" snub-nose octagonal barrel, solid top-strap frame, and streamlined profile with no loading lever. Built by F.lli Pietta in Italy, it combines blued steel construction, a brass trigger guard, and a color casehardened hammer in a six-shot .44 percussion revolver that is both well-finished and easy to handle.
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 Details: Shows little sign of prior use and functions properly.
What’s Included
- Taylor's & Company factory box with matching end label (1858 The Ace 3" .44 Checkered; SKU 200034)
- F.lli Pietta instruction and safety manual for black powder muzzleloading revolvers and carbines
- Taylor's & Company booklet ('Embrace the New West')
Patterned on the Remington 1858 top-strap frame, this reproduction uses a six-shot cylinder with percussion nipples installed and a 3" octagonal snub-nose barrel. The streamlined barrel profile omits the traditional loading lever for a compact carry and holster footprint.
The cylinder base pin is retained by a forward lever-latch under the barrel for quick removal. Sights consist of a dovetailed front blade that can be drifted for windage and a fixed rear notch in the topstrap, providing a simple, durable sight picture.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish, complemented by a brass trigger guard and a color casehardened hammer. Checkered walnut grips offer a positive hold in a compact size that remains comfortable at approximately 8.68" overall length and about 2.0 lb.
The .44-caliber barrel uses seven-groove, left-hand 1:30 twist rifling for round ball or conical projectiles typical of cap-and-ball use. Markings include "F.LLI PIETTA MADE IN ITALY BLACK POWDER ONLY" along with Italian Gardone proof marks and the PN black powder proof.
This is the Taylor's & Company "1858 The Ace" configuration (MPN RB1/200034), a recent-release reproduction made in Italy that captures the handling of the classic Remington pattern in a compact, modern production package.