Originally produced by Remington from 1863 to 1875, the 1858 New
Model Army was a technologically advanced design which incorporated
such features as a ‘closed top’ frame (now standard on nearly all
modern revolvers). Only the venerable Colt 1860 Army revolver saw
more use than the New Model Army as an issue sidearm in the Civil
War, with over 100,000 model 1858 revolvers purchased for military
use during the War Between the States. When the market dominance of
Colt at the time is taken into account (due in no small part to the
prevalence of earlier military-oriented Colt designs such as the
1851 Navy) the popularity of the 1858 New Model Army speaks volumes
about its avant-garde design.
Painstakingly recreated by Italian
craftsmen in Pietta’s state-of-the-art European facilities, our ‘new
New Model’ black powder revolver is produced using the latest new
world technology coupled with old world craftsmanship. Assembled,
fitted, and finished by hand, each 1858 New Model revolver is
faithful to the originals while incorporating up-to-date metallurgy
and machining to make these handguns even better than their rugged
ancestors. We even have stainless steel versions available!
'1858 New Model' brass frame single
action black powder revolver in .36 or .44 calibre with European
walnut grips and 6.5" (36) or 8" (44) octagonal barrel.
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