The Pietta 1860 Army in the Old Silver configuration is a .44 caliber black powder revolver with an 8-inch barrel and a silver steel frame. It has a 6-round capacity and a walnut grip, presented in an aged silver finish that distinguishes it from the standard blued Army variants. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pietta 
• Model: 1860 Army 
• Caliber: .44 Cal 
• Barrel Length: 8 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Old Silver, Silver Steel Frame 
   

Detailed Features 

• 8-inch barrel in the 1860 Army pattern 
• Silver steel frame with Old Silver finish 
• 6-round capacity 
• Walnut grip

Owners of the Pietta 1860 Army Old Silver are drawn primarily to the distinctive silver finish, which sets it apart from the more common blued version. Most describe the Old Silver frame as having an aged, understated character that complements the walnut grip well.

The 8-inch barrel gives the 1860 Army a classic proportioned look, and owners who shoot it at the range or in cowboy-action contexts appreciate the sight radius it provides. Accuracy feedback is generally positive for a percussion revolver at typical handgun distances.

As with any black powder revolver, the cleaning routine after a shooting session is the most common friction point. Owners who are already familiar with percussion revolvers accept it as part of the hobby, while first-time black powder shooters sometimes find the process more involved than anticipated. The build quality on the Pietta platform is considered consistent and reliable for the price.