Pietta 1862 Dance
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production
Overview
The Pietta 1862 Dance is a reproduction of the Dance Brothers revolver, one of the rarest Confederate-made revolvers of the Civil War. The Dance revolver was essentially a simplified Colt Dragoon produced without a recoil shield, distinguishing it from other Colt copies. Pietta offers standard blued, old silver, and laser engraved variants.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1134 g (40.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 343 mm (13.50") |
| Barrel Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| 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, Dragoon Style Frame, No Recoil Shield
Variants
- Pietta 1862 Dance Old Silver — Finish
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Black powder/percussion cap only. Three variants: standard blued, old silver, and old silver laser engraved. The original Dance Brothers revolvers were produced in Columbia, Texas and are among the most valuable Civil War-era collectibles.
Background
The Dance Brothers of Columbia, Texas were among the few Southern manufacturers who attempted to produce revolvers for the Confederacy. J.H., G.P., and D.E. Dance produced approximately 500 revolvers between 1862 and 1864 - a tiny number that makes originals extraordinarily rare and valuable today. The Dance revolver's most distinctive feature is the absence of a recoil shield behind the cylinder, likely a simplification to speed production with limited machinery.