Wheelgun Wednesday: Pietta Deluxe Engraved Snubnose Model 1860/1862
Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday, our weekly article series where we cover everything related to revolvers. Today’s topic is a rather unconventional Deluxe Engraved 1860 Army Model by Pietta, a cowboy firearm replica that may not score high in practicality in the modern world, but surely does in the looks department.
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1860/1862 Deluxe Engraved Old Silver Snubnose Express: Introduction
Early & Modern Firearms Co. (EMF) is the American importer of the vast catalog of cowboy firearms replicas by the Italian company F.lli Pietta (literally Pietta Bros). This collection spans countless versions of the Single Action Army Model to more niche pistols such as the cap and ball 1860/1862 Army Model. This line includes the new 1860/1862 Deluxe Engraved Old Silver Snubnose Express .44 3", with bird’s head grips.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
| Caliber | .44 - Cap & Ball Black Powder |
| Frame | “Old Silver” Steel Frame |
| Barrel Length | 3 Inches |
| Barrel Profile | Round |
| Rifling Twist | 1:30” |
| Cylinder | Fluted |
| Action | Single |
| Grip Material | Checkered Walnut Wood |
| Grip Frame | Express Grip Assembly |
| Overall Length | 8 3/4 inches |
| Accessories | Brass Loading Tool |
The following video, not directly endorsed by the manufacturer nor by EMF, shows how this family of revolvers can be operated and why such short barrels came to be.
For a further dive into the peculiar grip shape of the Snubnose Express, we suggest reading this installment of the Wheelgun Wednesday by our Senior Writer and avid wheelgunner Rusty.
1860/1862 Deluxe Engraved Old Silver Snubnose Express: Price and Availability
At the time of writing, the revolver is currently listed as “temporarily out of stock” on the EMF website, while its price is set at a rather reasonable $665 MSRP. The full line of 1860/1862 Army Model revolvers is currently out of stock, but we can speculate that they are imported in batches and the availability status is likely to change soon.
What do you TFB readers think? Do you have experience with Cap & Ball revolvers? And if so, would you rather prefer full-size Army Models or would you enjoy exploring “saloon CCW” options? As usual, let us know in the comments.
All images from the EMF website
Italian firearm enthusiast, Giorgio has a passion for innovative or plainly unusual mechanical solutions. He's also interested in manufacturing technologies with a recent focus on additive manufacturing.You can contact him at giorgio_o at zoho dot com and you'll find him in the comments section as Giolli Joker.
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The Snub 1860 was my first pistol, love it! Get conversion cylinders!
Pimp-licious, circa 1880