Pietta’s Traveling 1858 Revolver

Published on June 21, 2025
Duration: 4:59

This video provides a first look at Pietta's "Brotherhood of the Traveling 1858" revolver, a reproduction of the Remington New Model Army. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, details the program where the firearm travels across the country for influencers and shooters to experience. He highlights the engraved steel frame, the two-tone finish, and the .44 caliber, capping and ball design, noting plans to shoot it with both loose powder and paper cartridges.

Quick Summary

The Pietta Brotherhood of the Traveling 1858 is a unique program where a Pietta reproduction of the Remington New Model Army revolver travels nationwide. Participants keep the .44 caliber C&B firearm for about a month, documenting their experiences in a journal within its custom box before passing it on.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Traveling 1858
  2. 00:27Unboxing the Pietta Revolver
  3. 00:32Brotherhood of the Traveling 1858 Program Explained
  4. 01:15Observing Added Accessories (Holster)
  5. 01:39The Participant Journal Concept
  6. 02:22Revealing the Pietta 1858 Revolver
  7. 02:50Engraving and Finish Details
  8. 03:05Caliber and Ammunition Types (.44 C&B, Paper Cartridges)
  9. 03:13Viewer Suggestions for Box Additions
  10. 03:51Action and Condition Assessment
  11. 04:15First Look Conclusion
  12. 04:21Upcoming Range Tests and Subscribe Call

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pietta Brotherhood of the Traveling 1858 program?

The Pietta Brotherhood of the Traveling 1858 is a program where a Pietta reproduction revolver, specifically a Remington New Model Army, travels across the country. Different shooters and influencers each keep the firearm for about a month to experience and document it before sending it to the next person.

What type of firearm is the Pietta Traveling 1858?

The Pietta Traveling 1858 is a reproduction of the Remington New Model Army revolver. It is a .44 caliber, capping and ball (C&B) firearm, featuring an engraved steel frame with a two-tone finish combining stainless and blued steel.

What accessories were found with the traveling Pietta 1858?

Inside the custom Pietta box for the traveling revolver, accessories such as a nipple wrench, a homemade 30-grain powder scoop, and bore brushes were found. A JD Wheeler marked holster was also observed, likely added by a previous participant.

How is the condition of the Pietta Traveling 1858 revolver?

The Pietta Traveling 1858 revolver is reported to be in good condition, with a "nice and smooth" action. Previous participants have apparently taken good care of it, keeping it clean and free from significant damage despite its extensive travels.

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