Pietta 1858 Remington Target Stainless
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: Pietta 1858 New Model Army Target Stainless, Pietta Remington 1858 Army Target Inox, Pietta 1858 Remington Inox Target
Overview
The Pietta 1858 Remington Target Stainless is a stainless-steel, target-sighted reproduction of the Remington Model 1858 New Model Army cap-and-ball revolver. This variant pairs the strong solid-top-strap frame of the original Remington with a fully adjustable target rear sight and a corrosion-resistant stainless finish, making it a popular choice for muzzleloading target and competition shooting. Like the standard model it is a six-shot, single-action percussion revolver in .44 caliber with an 8-inch octagonal barrel, a brass trigger guard, and two-piece walnut grips.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1219 g (43.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 356 mm (14.02") |
| Barrel Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| 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 | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .44 Caliber Percussion · primary — also known as .44 cal, .454 round ball
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Hammer Safety Notches
- Features: Percussion Cap Ignition, Six Shot Cylinder, Octagonal Barrel, Solid Top Strap, Removable Cylinder, Adjustable Target Rear Sight, Stainless Steel Construction, Brass Trigger Guard, Two Piece Walnut Grip
Base model
Production
Current-production reproduction; exact figures not published.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Black powder / percussion cap only. Stainless target variant of the Pietta 1858 New Model Army line, distinguished from the standard blued model by its stainless construction and adjustable target rear sight. The removable cylinder allows fast reloading with pre-charged spare cylinders. Loads a .451-.454 round ball or conical over black powder or a black-powder substitute with a No. 10 or No. 11 percussion cap.
Background
The Remington 1858 New Model Army earned its reputation as the strongest percussion revolver of the American Civil War thanks to its solid top strap, which fully enclosed the cylinder and gave the frame far more rigidity than the open-top Colt designs of the era. That same rigidity, combined with the natural sighting groove along the top strap, made the pattern the favourite platform for accuracy work long after cartridge revolvers took over. Modern stainless target versions like Pietta's lean directly into that heritage, adding an adjustable rear sight so black-powder shooters can zero the gun precisely for competition.