Pietta 1858 Remington Buffalo
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: Pietta 1858 Remington Texas Buffalo, Pietta 1858 Buffalo Bison, Pietta 1858 New Model Army Buffalo
Overview
The Pietta 1858 Remington Buffalo is a black powder cap-and-ball revolver, an Italian-made reproduction of the Remington New Model Army 1858 fitted with an extended 12-inch octagonal barrel. Chambered for .44 caliber round or conical balls loaded with loose black powder and percussion caps, it feeds from a six-shot removable cylinder and fires single-action. The long barrel and adjustable target sights make the Buffalo variant favored for hunting and long-range target shooting, while its solid top strap gives it the rigidity the original 1858 design was famous for.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1247 g (44.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 432 mm (17.01") |
| Barrel Length | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Percussion |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 270 m/s (886 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 340 J (251 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Frame Material | Brass |
| 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: Percussion Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Hammer Safety Notch
- Features: Solid Top Strap, Octagonal Barrel, Adjustable Target Sights, Steel Loading Lever, Removable Cylinder
Production
Modern reproduction produced by Fratelli Pietta in Gussago, Italy; the original Remington 1858 design dates to 1858.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Fordyce Beals
Notes
The Buffalo (also marketed as the Texas Buffalo/Bison) differs from the standard 8-inch New Model Army by its 12-inch barrel and adjustable sights. Offered with brass or steel frame and blued or stainless barrels.
Background
The original Remington Model 1858 was designed by Fordyce Beals and prized during the American Civil War for its solid top strap, which let a shooter swap a spent cylinder for a fresh loaded one in seconds. The Buffalo variant is a modern hunter's take on that Civil War workhorse, stretching the barrel to 12 inches for extra velocity and sight radius.