The Pietta 1858 Remington Steel Sheriff is a cap-and-ball black powder revolver chambered in .44 caliber with a 5.50-inch barrel. It has a 6-round cylinder, a blued steel finish, and walnut grip panels. The model designation is PF58ST44512. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pietta 
• Model: 1858 Sheriff 
• Caliber: .44 Cal 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.50 inches 
• Finish: Blue 
• Grip: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 1858 Remington pattern cap-and-ball black powder revolver 
• Steel frame in blued finish (PF58ST44512) 
• 5.50-inch barrel 
• 6-round cylinder in .44 caliber 
• Walnut grip panels

Owners of the Pietta 1858 Sheriff consistently point to the steel frame construction as a key advantage over brass-framed alternatives in the same pattern. The 5.50-inch barrel in the Sheriff configuration is appreciated as a middle ground between the longer target versions and shorter snub variants.

The blued finish draws mixed feedback. Some owners find it attractive and protective out of the box; others note that bluing on Pietta revolvers can wear unevenly with regular use and benefits from periodic maintenance. Fitting and finish quality are generally regarded as good for the price tier.

As a cap-and-ball revolver, the 1858 Sheriff requires patience with loading and cleanup. Owners who enjoy the black powder process tend to rate it highly; those expecting a more modern shooting experience sometimes find the routine demanding. Cylinder timing and nipple quality are the most common areas where individual examples diverge in owner satisfaction.