Pietta 1858 Army PF58BR448 | .44 Cal | 8″ Octagon

The Pietta 1858 Army is a single-action blackpowder revolver built in the classic Remington 1858 layout. This example combines a brass frame with a blued steel octagon 8-inch barrel and cylinder, walnut grips and a six-round cylinder to reproduce the traditional look and handling of the period design. It is furnished in .44 caliber with a 1:30″ twist rate for the intended blackpowder projectile types.

Common uses include historical reenactment and black powder target shooting, where period-correct ergonomics and appearance are valued. Its single-action mechanism and octagon barrel give it the handling characteristics familiar to shooters who work with mid-19th-century revolver designs.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Pietta.
• The model / part number is listed as PF58BR448 on supplied material.
• The UPC is 641996730016.
• The caliber is .44 caliber.
• The action is Single Action Only.
• The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• The barrel measures 8 inches and is finished in an octagon profile.
• The barrel profile is Octagon.
• The barrel and cylinder are described as steel with a blued finish.
• The frame is finished in brass.
• The grips are walnut.
• The barrel twist rate is 1:30″.
• The sights include a blade front sight.
• The overall length is 14-3/5 inches.

This Pietta 1858 Army reproduces the period design and feel of the original Remington 1858 pattern while using modern manufacturing to deliver consistent fit and finish. Its combination of an octagon 8″ barrel, brass frame and walnut grips makes it appropriate for living-history events, blackpowder competitions and collectible period displays. The single-action operation keeps the controls straightforward for shooters familiar with cap-and-ball revolvers.

Owners and historians frequently note that these 1858-pattern revolvers are appreciated for their rugged frame, and shooters often report they are valued for reliable accuracy for their type.