Pietta Revolver 1858 Remington New Model Army Texas Sheriff Wild West .44 (RGBSH44/WW)

Remington 1858 Texas Sheriff .44 – six-shot, muzzle loaded percussion black powder revolver in .44 caliber, featuring a closed brass frame. The grip is crafted from walnut wood and ornamented with an engraved cowboy motif.

The Remington was one of the first revolvers to feature a solid frame - a one-piece design that fully enclosed the cylinder—offering greater durability and reliability compared to the open-frame Colts of the era. This design also enhanced structural rigidity. A key advantage was the ability to remove the entire cylinder and replace it with a preloaded one. The cylinder is rounded with rectangular notches for the cylinder stop. The barrel is threaded directly into the frame. Manufactured between 1863 and 1875, it was available in two calibers: .36 caliber Navy model and .44 caliber Army model. It's estimated that approximately 122,000 units of this model were produced.

Construction – brass frame finished in black. Grip made of walnut wood with an engraved cowboy theme. Short octagonal barrel, 5.5" in length, with a 1:30" twist rate. Brass trigger guard.

Trigger – single-action mechanism with two cocking positions: half-cock for placing percussion caps on the nipples, and full-cock for firing.

Loading Lever – lever-style (rammer) located under the barrel, used to press lead balls into the chambers. The lever flares toward the rear, giving the revolver a more streamlined profile and preventing it from snagging on a holster edge.

The Remington Model 1858 was the favored sidearm of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. One of his personal revolvers is on display at the Remington Arms Company headquarters, along with a handwritten note that reads: “This old Remington revolver I carried and used for many years, in Indian wars and for killing buffalo. And it never failed me.” Buffalo Bill remained loyal to this firearm even after the introduction of more modern cartridge revolvers—likely due to its exceptional accuracy and impressive stopping power. Depending on the type and amount of powder used, bullets fired from the Remington 1858 could reach muzzle velocities between 168 and over 393 meters per second. For comparison, the muzzle velocity of a P-64 pistol is around 305 meters per second.

Technical Specifications:
Product Number: RGBSH44/WW
Model Name: 1858 Remington Texas Sheriff .44 Wild West
Finish: Black
Caliber: .44
Firing System: Percussion
Cylinder: 6-shot
Trigger Mechanism: SA (Single Action)
Frame Type: Closed brass frame
Grip: Engraved walnut wood
Barrel Shape: Octagonal
Overall Length: 313.18 mm / 12.33"
Barrel Length: 139.70 mm / 5.5"
Height: 125 mm / 4.92"
Width: 51 mm / 2.01"
Twist Rate: 1:30
Weight: 1200 g / 42.33 oz
Manufacturer: Pietta, Italy

Prepared by: Sharg®, exclusive importer