Armi San Marco 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Black Powder Revolver, Brass Frame, 8 in Octagonal Barrel
This Armi San Marco reproduction of the Remington 1858 New Model Army stands out with its brass frame, blued steel 8 in octagonal barrel, and six-shot non-fluted cylinder. It is an Italian-made, .44 caliber, black powder only, single-action percussion revolver with fixed sights. Italian proof marks and a two-letter date code 'Nd' are present, and the revolver comes with its factory box and instruction booklet, with the firearm’s serial matching the box end label.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The brass frame shows minor scuffing and light surface scratches from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Armi San Marco factory box with matching end label
- Kassnar Blackpowder Revolver loading and shooting instructions booklet
This revolver follows the classic Remington 1858 New Model Army pattern and is configured in .44 caliber for black powder only. It features a single-action percussion system and a six-shot, non-fluted cylinder, true to the historic design. Fixed sights include a front post and a rear notch integral to the top strap for a straightforward sight picture.
Construction details are faithful and robust: a brass frame and trigger guard paired with blued steel for the 8 in octagonal barrel, cylinder, and loading lever. Smooth hardwood grips with brass escutcheons complement the period style, and the hammer spur is checkered.
Italian proof marks are present on the barrel flat, along with the two-letter Italian date code 'Nd'. The revolver was produced in Italy by Armi San Marco as a reproduction of the original Remington design.
The design allows quick cylinder removal by lowering the loading lever and withdrawing the base pin, a hallmark of the 1858 pattern. This example includes its factory box and Kassnar instruction booklet, and the serial on the firearm matches the factory box end label.