Pietta 1858 Remington Army Features The 8 in octagonal barrel gives this revolver a long sight radius and a forward weight bias that steadies the muzzle through the slower roll of percussion ignition. Fixed sights keep the picture simple and ask nothing of the shooter beyond a consistent hold which suits a handgun meant to be shot deliberately rather than quickly. The six-round cylinder is charged and capped one chamber at a time and that measured loading rhythm is a large part of why cap and ball shooting keeps its following. For muzzleloading hunters and black powder competitors the combination of barrel length and simple sights works equally well on a range bench and in the field. Blued steel runs through the frame cylinder and octagon barrel a finish that hides handling wear and cleans up easily after a session which matters when black powder fouling is part of every outing. The walnut grip fills a full-size frame comfortably and warms in the hand on cold mornings while the brass trigger guard supplies the period-correct contrast that makes this pattern instantly recognizable. Being a black powder only revolver it is loaded with loose powder a ball or conical and a percussion cap rather than modern cartridges so ownership follows a very different path from a centerfire handgun. For reenactors hunters and shooters drawn to nineteenth century arms the Pietta 1858 Remington Army in .44 Cal is available for sale at GrabAGun. Pietta 1858 Remington Army Specifications Brand: Pietta Model: 1858 Remington Army Type: Black Powder Revolver Action: Revolver Caliber: .44 Cal Capacity: 6 Barrel Length: 8 Barrel Description: Octagon Barrel Finish: Blued Cylinder Finish: Blued Frame Material: Steel Frame Finish: Blued Grip Material: Walnut Trigger Guard: Brass Sights: Fixed Propellant: Black Powder Only Available At: GrabAGun