The Pietta 1858 New Model Army is a single-action, .44 caliber percussion revolver built in the traditional cap-and-ball pattern, with an 8-inch blued barrel and a case-hardened frame. This "No Name" version has walnut grips with a snake design. The six-round cylinder and hammer-cocked action follow the original New Model Army design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pietta 
• Model: 1858 New Model Army 
• Caliber: .44 Cal 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 8 inches 
• Finish: Blued barrel with case-hardened frame 
• Grip: Walnut with snake design 
   

Detailed Features 

• 8-inch blued barrel gives a long sight radius typical of the original 1858 pattern 
• Case-hardened frame provides the classic two-tone color contrast against the blued barrel and cylinder 
• Front blade and rear notch iron sights for straightforward target acquisition 
• Single-action operation requires cocking the hammer for each shot, as with original percussion revolvers 
• Walnut grips with a snake motif set this "No Name" variant apart visually from plain-grip versions 
   
  As a percussion revolver, this model loads powder, cap, and ball per chamber rather than firing metallic cartridges.

Black powder shooters drawn to reproductions like the Pietta 1858 New Model Army generally like the fit and traditional feel of the action, and many say the case-hardened colors on Pietta frames look good once broken in. Some owners mention doing a little polish or tuning work on a new gun before the action feels perfectly smooth.

Loading and shooting a percussion revolver is a different rhythm than a cartridge gun, and most owners who choose this platform enjoy that slower, hands-on process rather than seeing it as a downside. The 8-inch barrel gives a long sight radius that fans of the New Model Army pattern appreciate for target work.

The snake-grip "No Name" styling is popular with collectors who want something visually distinct from a standard-grip Pietta, and most consider the walnut grips a nice step up over synthetic alternatives on lower-cost replicas.