F.lli Pietta Remington 1858 Golden Buffalo Hunter .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 12 in Octagonal Barrel, Sportsman's Guide Exclusive Limited Edition of 5,000
This F.lli Pietta Remington 1858 Golden Buffalo Hunter is a Sportsman's Guide exclusive, limited to 5,000 pieces. It is an Italian-made, New Model Army style .44 cap-and-ball revolver with factory-applied gold-colored scrollwork on the barrel and a cylinder etched with buffalo and hunter scenes. Built with a polished brass frame and blued steel barrel and cylinder, it features a long 12 in octagonal barrel, adjustable rear sight, and tall front blade. It includes a matching Certificate of Authenticity and the original Pietta factory box. Limited Edition - 5,000 pcs only produced.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some blemishes and pitting around the exterior frame. The cylinder is in good condition.
What's Included
- F.lli Pietta factory box with end label '1858 Buffalo' (Our Code: RGC 44)
- Certificate of Authenticity – The Sportsman's Guide 'Golden Buffalo Hunter' limited edition, TSG-prefix serial, dated January 1994
- F.lli Pietta instruction manual for muzzleloading percussion revolvers
Styled after the Remington 1858 New Model Army, this cap-and-ball percussion revolver is a six-shot, single-action .44 with a long under-barrel loading lever. The steel octagonal barrel measures 12 in, delivering the classic extended profile associated with the Buffalo configuration.
The Golden Buffalo Hunter series is a factory-engraved, Sportsman's Guide exclusive limited edition of 5,000. These revolvers fall within the TSG-prefix serial range (TSG0001 to TSG5000) and are distinguished by gold-colored decorative scrollwork on the barrel and cylinder etchings depicting a buffalo and a kneeling hunter.
Construction combines a polished brass frame and trigger guard with a blued steel barrel and cylinder for a striking two-tone look. Sighting is enhanced by an adjustable rear sight set into the topstrap and a tall front blade. The smooth white synthetic grips complement the presentation.
Markings include "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL" and "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY." Italian proof marks are present, including the Gardone proof house crest, star-over-PN, and a boxed two-letter date code. Notable technical details include a 1:30 twist rate, approximately 17 1/3 in overall length, and an approximate weight of 1.6 kg.
This example is identified by Pietta's factory code RGC44 and dates to the 1990s reproduction era. It comes with its original factory box and a dated Certificate of Authenticity from January 1994, confirming its place in the Golden Buffalo Hunter limited edition.