F.lli Reproduction of 1858 Remington New Model Army Revolver
The 1858 Remington New Model Army reproduction by F.lli Pietta is a six-shot black powder revolver featuring an eight-inch blue-steel barrel and a brass trigger guard. Following the 1864 Colt factory fire, the Remington New Model Army became the standard issue firearm for the Union army, replacing the Colt 1860 due to stunted production. The revolver was renowned for its solid-frame design — favored among soldiers for its durability — and became a staple following the war for frontiersmen during the Westward Expansion. Its sturdy construction set the standard for the iconic solid-frame revolvers that would eventually dominate the American frontier — most keenly, the Colt Single-Action Army ‘Peacemaker.’ This particular model was originally owned by Paul Watkins, but it has since passed through the Watkins family as an heirloom.
ID: A single-action, black powder, percussion revolver. Weight: 2lb, 13oz (1.27kg); Total Length: 13.25 in (337mm); Barrel Length: 8 in (203mm); Cartridge: Powder and ball; Caliber: .44
