Taylor/Pietta 1860 Army Sheriff Fluted Steel .44 Caliber 5.5" Barrel Black Powder

Taylor/Pietta 1860 Army Sheriff Fluted Steel .44 Caliber 5.5" Barrel Barrel Case Hardened Frame Black Powder

The 1860 Army was adopted as U.S. government ordnance because of its lighter weight, improved balance, and superior ballistics. This 6-shot, .44 caliber, round-barrel percussion revolver became very popular with mounted troops and went on to be the issue sidearm for the U.S. Army for many years.

Pietta Police Sheriff model shown with brass back strap and brass trigger guard.

A conversion cylinder is available for this model that is a drop-in conversion to smokeless .45LC/.45 Schofield ammunition.

Barrel Length : 5.5 Inch Round
Caliber : .44 (Round ball .454" to .457", Conical bullet .454")
Cap: CCI #11
Powder Charge: Round ball from 22 to 30 grains, Conical bullet from 19 to 25 grains Black powder.
Capacity : 6 rounds
Capacity: 6
Weight : 2.50 lbs.
Finish: Blue Finish with Case Hardened Frame, brass backstrap and trigger guard
Grip: Walnut
Sights: Blade Front
Overall Length : 11.5 Inches

Imported By Taylor And Company
Manufactured By: Pietta in Italy