Pietta 1858 Remington New Model Army Snubnose Ivory Steel .44 revolver (RGAI44/3'')

1858 Remington New Model Army .44, a six-shot Remington percussion black powder revolver in .44 caliber, featuring a shortened 3-inch snub-nose barrel. This muzzle-loading revolver is built with a solid steel frame and imitation ivory grip panels.

The Remington revolver features a solid-frame design, with a one-piece frame surrounding the cylinder, making it more reliable than many contemporary revolvers. The enclosed frame also provided greater structural rigidity and durability. Another notable advantage was the ability to quickly remove the entire cylinder and replace it with a preloaded one. Manufactured from 1863 to 1875, it was available in two calibers: the .36 caliber New Model Navy version and the .44 caliber New Model Army version. An estimated 122,000 examples of this model were produced.

Construction – a black-blued steel solid frame, six-chamber cylinder, grip hardware, hammer, and a 3-inch octagonal snub-nose barrel with a 1:30-inch twist rate. The sighting system consists of a fixed front sight. The trigger guard is made of polished brass.

Grip panels – imitation ivory grips inspired by luxurious custom-made revolvers produced for discerning customers.

Action – the hammer has two cocking positions: half-cock for placing percussion caps on the nipples and full-cock for firing.

Cylinder pin latch – due to the shortened barrel, the revolver does not feature the loading lever that normally secures the cylinder pin. Instead, the pin is held in place by a convenient latch, allowing the cylinder to be replaced even more quickly and easily.

The Remington Model 1858 was one of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s favorite firearms. His personal revolver can be seen at the Remington Arms Company headquarters, accompanied by a handwritten note stating: “This old Remington revolver I carried and used for many years in Indian wars and for killing buffalo. It never failed me.” Buffalo Bill was so attached to this firearm that he continued using it even after more modern cartridge revolvers became available. This loyalty may be attributed to the revolver’s excellent accuracy and considerable stopping power. Depending on the quantity and quality of the powder used, projectiles fired from the Remington 1858 could reach muzzle velocities ranging from 168 to 393 meters per second or more. For comparison, a projectile fired from a P-64 pistol has a muzzle velocity of approximately 305 meters per second.

Technical specifications:
Product number: RGAI44/3"
Model: 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Snubnose
Finish: Black
Caliber: .44
Ignition system: Percussion cap
Cylinder: 6-chamber
Action: SA (single-action)
Frame type: Solid steel
Grip panels: Polymer (faux ivory)
Barrel profile: Octagonal
Overall length: 230 mm / 9.05"
Barrel length: 76.2 mm / 3"
Height: 125 mm / 4.92"
Width: 51 mm / 2.01"
Twist rate: 1:30
Weight: 1,030 g / 36.33 oz
Manufacturer: Pietta, Italy

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