Shooting Pietta’s Traveling 1858

Published on August 2, 2025
Duration: 4:18

This video demonstrates the process of loading and firing a Pietta Traveling 1858, a reproduction of the Remington New Model Army, using paper cartridges. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, walks through the steps of preparing the cylinder, inserting cartridges, seating bullets, applying lube, and capping the nipples. He then provides shooting impressions at approximately 15 yards, noting the effectiveness of both curr bullets and round balls.

Quick Summary

Loading a Pietta 1858 with paper cartridges involves pulling the hammer to halfcock, aligning cartridges with the cylinder groove, seating bullets with the loading lever, applying lube, and capping the nipples. This method is well-suited for the Remington New Model Army design.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Traveling 1858
  2. 00:44Close-up Look at the Pietta 1858
  3. 01:09Loading Paper Cartridges
  4. 01:57Applying Bullet Lube
  5. 02:04Capping the Revolver
  6. 02:19First Shots
  7. 02:44Reloading with Round Balls
  8. 03:13Target Assessment
  9. 03:26Shooting Impressions
  10. 04:09Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you load a Pietta 1858 with paper cartridges?

To load a Pietta 1858 with paper cartridges, first pull the hammer to halfcock to free the cylinder. Align the cartridge with the cylinder groove and drop it in. Then, use the loading lever to seat the bullet. Repeat for all chambers, apply lube over the openings, and cap the nipples.

What type of ammunition was used in the Pietta Traveling 1858 video?

The video demonstrated loading and firing the Pietta Traveling 1858 with two types of paper cartridges: one loaded with curr bullets and another with round balls. Both were fired at approximately 15 yards.

What are the key features of the Pietta Traveling 1858?

The Pietta Traveling 1858 is a reproduction of the Remington New Model Army. It features a .44 caliber, steel frame with engraving, and is designed to accept paper cartridges, making loading relatively straightforward.

What tools are needed to load a Pietta 1858 with paper cartridges?

To load a Pietta 1858 with paper cartridges, you'll need the firearm itself, pre-made paper cartridges, bullet lube, Remington No. 10 percussion caps, and a cap capper, such as the Guns of the West 12 cap capper.

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