The Pietta 1858 Old West is a .44 caliber black powder percussion revolver with an 8-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It has a nickel finish and walnut grip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pietta 
• Model: 1858 Old West 
• Caliber: .44 Cal 
• Capacity: 6rd 
• Barrel Length: 8 in 
• Color/Finish: Nickel 
   

Detailed Features 

• 6-round percussion cylinder 
• 8-inch barrel 
• Nickel finish over the metal 
• Walnut grip 
• Black powder firearm

Owners of the Pietta 1858 Old West routinely praise the nickel finish for its appearance straight out of the box. The 8-inch barrel gives a classic, full-length profile that appeals to collectors and cowboy action shooters alike. Fit and finish on these Pietta revolvers is generally considered above average for the price bracket.

The walnut grip gets positive mentions for feel and aesthetics, though some owners note that the fit between grip and frame can vary unit to unit. Loading and capping the 6-round cylinder follows traditional percussion revolver procedure, which some find meditative and others find tedious compared to cartridge guns.

Value is where the 1858 Old West earns its strongest reviews. Shooters looking for a reliable black powder revolver without a premium price tag find it a sensible pick. The occasional complaint centers on cylinder timing consistency, which can require a bit of fitting work on some examples.