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

Taylor/Pietta 1860 Army Sheriff Steel .44 Caliber 5.5" Barrel Black Powder Revolver
Finish: Steel

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 Sheriff model shown with steel 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 : 5-1/2 Inch
Caliber : .44 (Round ball .454" to .457", Conical bullet .454")
Cap: CCI #11
Powder Charge: Round ball 22 to 30 grains, Conical bullet 19 to 25 grains Black Powder.
Capacity : 6 rounds
Weight : 2.5 lbs
Finish : Blue Finish with Case Hardened frame, steel backstrap and brass trigger guard
Grip: Walnut
Sights: Blade Front
Overall Length: 11.6 Inches

Imported By Taylor And Company
Manufactured By: Pietta in Italy