Today, from Cabela’s I received a Pietta 5.5 inch barreled 1858 Remington, cost was $229.95 and included a free (normal $69.99) Cabelas .44 caliber starter kit. I also have another 1858, but it is the 8” barreled target model with adjustable sights. Both of these revolvers are tight and lock up like a safe.
But what amazes me, is how does Pietta and Cabela’s manage to sell these high quality revolvers at such low prices. My 1858 target is more accurate than any other hand gun I have, or had, to include a Colt Python .357 and Colt Gold Cup .45 acp.
I also have a Kurtz .45 Colt cylinder which fits both revolvers like a custom glove and locks up tight as the OEM C&B interchangeable cylinders, of which I have four. I wanted the 5.5” barrel for carry and am looking forward to shooting it with both the C&B and Kurtz .45 Colt Cylinders.