Richland Arms Texas New Army .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, Italian-Made, 8-inch Octagonal Barrel, Brass Frame, 6-Shot
This Italian-made Richland Arms Texas New Army is a reproduction of the Remington New Model Army (1858) pattern, imported and marked with Italian Gardone and PN black powder proofs. It features an 8-inch octagonal steel barrel stamped "Cal .44 BLACK POWDER ONLY.", a brass frame, and a 6-shot unfluted percussion cylinder. Fixed sights, an under-barrel loading lever, and smooth hardwood grips round out a classic cap-and-ball configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scattered scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Richland Arms Texas New Army .44 cap-and-ball revolver
Made in Italy, this revolver retains clear Italian Gardone proof marks, the PN black powder proof, a Richland Arms Co. import mark, and a "MADE IN ITALY" stamp, confirming its origin and import history. Marketed by Richland Arms as the "Texas New Army," it follows the Remington New Model Army (1858) pattern in layout and operation.
The build pairs a brass frame/receiver with a steel octagonal barrel and steel cylinder. The barrel measures approximately 8 inches and is roll-marked "Cal .44 BLACK POWDER ONLY." The unfluted 6-shot cylinder is fitted with percussion nipples, and the traditional under-barrel loading lever and plunger support cap-and-ball loading.
Operation is single-action, cap-and-ball percussion. Sights are fixed, with a post front and a top-strap notch rear, matching the classic service-style sighting arrangement of the pattern.
Two-piece smooth hardwood grips with brass escutcheons provide a traditional grip profile and complete the period-correct appearance of this reproduction.