Due to a lack of raw materials in the mid-1800s, the South was forced to reproduce the famous 1858 Remington revolver out of brass. The Pietta Model 1858 New Army Brass Frame .44-Caliber Black Powder Revolver celebrates the classic look and handling. Features on this Pietta revolver include a brass frame and finger guard, blued cylinder, octagonal barrel and walnut grips. Easily removable, replaceable cylinders make reloading extremely fast.Manufacturer model #: RG44. Due to a lack of steel, the South made these 1858 revolvers out of brass This model celebrates the classic look and handling Brass frame and finger guard Blued cylinder Octagonal barrel Walnut grips Removable, replaceable cylinders