Pietta 1860 Army Steel Blackpowder Revolver .44 Cal
Civil War-era inspired .44 caliber blackpowder revolver with 8-inch blued barrel, casehardened frame, and walnut grips. Features streamlined barrel profile and improved loading lever design.
Pietta 1860 Army Steel Blackpowder Revolver
The 1860 Army represents one of the finest expressions of single-action revolver design, drawing directly from the sidearms that served Union forces during the Civil War. This is a serious instrument for the blackpowder enthusiast who demands authenticity without compromise.
Key Features
- Caliber: .44 caliber blackpowder
- Barrel: 8-inch blued steel with streamlined profile
- Frame: Color casehardened steel for durability and period-correct aesthetics
- Cylinder: Blued steel, 6-round capacity with belted design
- Grips: Walnut for comfortable handling
- Action: Single-action with improved loading lever design
Performance Characteristics
Built on proven steel construction, the 1860 Army delivers the fast-draw handling and manageable recoil that made it legendary in its era. The streamlined barrel profile reduces weight while maintaining sight radius, and the improved loading lever design makes field reloading more efficient than earlier models.
The casehardened frame provides both visual appeal and functional hardness, while the belted cylinder ensures reliable rotation and consistent performance shot after shot.
For the Blackpowder Shooter
Whether you're competing in Cowboy Action Shooting, collecting historically significant firearms, or simply exploring the roots of American revolver design, the Pietta 1860 Army delivers authentic performance backed by modern manufacturing standards.
Features
- black powder revolver
- caliber: .44
- barrel length: 8 in
- casehardened steel frame
- streamlined barrel profile
- improved loading lever
- belted cylinder
