F.lli Pietta 1858 New Army .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 8-inch Octagonal Barrel, Blued, Made in Italy (2003)
This F.lli Pietta Model 1858 New Army is a .44 caliber, Italian-made cap-and-ball percussion revolver manufactured in 2003. It follows the Remington New Model Army pattern with a robust solid-frame design, an 8-inch octagonal steel barrel with loading lever, and a blued steel finish throughout. Notable features include an unfluted six-shot cylinder, brass trigger guard, single-action operation, fixed sights, and cylinder safety notches.
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: This Pietta 1858 New Army presents as a well-maintained example with a strong, original deep blued finish on the barrel and solid-frame receiver. It shows a faint, consistent cylinder turn line and light indications of responsible use. The 8-inch octagonal barrel has a mirror-bright bore with crisp rifling. The single-action mechanism cycles with a solid, mechanical feel. The polished brass trigger guard remains vibrant, and the smooth walnut grips are structurally sound with only minor superficial handling marks.
What's Included
- Cabela's Outdoor Gear soft pistol rug (zippered)
- F.LLI Pietta Instruction and Safety Manual for Black Powder Muzzleloading Revolvers and Carbines
- .44 percussion spare cylinder for Pietta 1858 (unfluted)
The New Army pattern is executed here with a blued steel frame, receiver, and unfluted six-shot cylinder, paired with a polished brass trigger guard. The revolver uses a single-action mechanism with cylinder safety notches and fixed sights for a straightforward, period-correct setup.
The 8-inch octagonal steel barrel includes the classic under-barrel loading lever for seating percussion balls. Sighting is via a fixed post front and a fixed rear notch that is integral to the top strap, consistent with the Remington-style solid-frame layout.
This revolver was made in Italy by F.lli Pietta in 2003 and carries appropriate markings: "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY," the FAP diamond maker’s mark, and Italian PN black-powder proof symbols from Gardone/Brescia, confirming its proofed status for black powder use.
Practical inclusions add utility: an unfluted .44 percussion spare cylinder for the Pietta 1858, the factory instruction and safety manual, and a Cabela's zippered soft pistol rug for storage and transport.