Pietta 1858 New Model Army
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production
Overview
The Pietta 1858 New Model Army is a reproduction of the Remington Model 1858, widely regarded as the strongest and most reliable percussion revolver of the Civil War era. Its solid top strap design provides superior frame strength compared to open-top Colt designs, and the easily removable cylinder allows for fast reloading with pre-loaded spare cylinders. Pietta's extensive lineup includes standard, Target (adjustable sights), Buffalo (12" barrel), Sheriff (3" barrel), RMG Texas, and stainless steel variants.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1247 g (44.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 349 mm (13.74") |
| Barrel Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .44 Caliber Percussion · primary — also known as .44 cal, .454 round ball
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Features: Percussion Cap Ignition, Six Shot Cylinder, Octagonal Barrel, Solid Top Strap, Removable Cylinder, Adjustable Sights Target Variant
Variants
- Pietta 1858 New Model Target — Competition
- Pietta 1858 Buffalo — Extended
- Pietta 1858 Sheriff — Compact
- Pietta 1858 Stainless — Standard
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Black powder/percussion cap only. Pietta's most extensive percussion revolver line with 25+ variants. Available in standard, Target, Buffalo (12"), Sheriff (3"), RMG Texas frame, stainless steel (inox), color case hardened, and commemorative editions. The solid top strap design makes it the preferred platform for competition shooters.
Background
The Remington 1858 New Model Army was the second most widely used revolver in the American Civil War after the Colt Army. Its defining advantage was the solid top strap that enclosed the cylinder, creating a stronger frame that could handle heavier powder charges and providing a natural groove for sighting. The removable cylinder - achieved by dropping the loading lever and pulling the cylinder pin - allowed soldiers to carry pre-loaded spare cylinders for rapid reloading in combat, a capability no Colt percussion revolver offered.