Pietta 1858 Remington Army Blued 44 Caliber Black Powder Revolver - 6 Rounds - The production of firearms by Remington goes back to 1816, when Eliphalet Remington produced his first gun in Ilion, N.Y. Thanks to the talent of his designer, Mr. Beals, in 1858 he patented and started the production of a revo- lutionary weapon: the 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY.44 CAL. Rifling/Twist: 1: 30in Single Action Barrel: 8in, Octagonal Blued Steel Frame