Taylor’s & Company, known for its historical and modern reproductions of classic pistols, revolvers and long guns, has introduced the latest iteration of the Model 1858 with The Ace, manufactured by Italy’s Pietta. The Ace model puts a modern spin on the much-loved 1858 Remington model with a snub nose barrel. Built on a blued steel frame with a 3″ octagonal barrel, the shorter Model 1858 features a “lever-latch” to retain the cylinder pin in the frame and does not come with a loading lever. It comes in four grip options — black, white PVC and both smooth and checkered walnut — all sporting a brass trigger guard and fixed front blade sight with rear notch.
The black-powder revolver design is also compatible with the company’s smokeless conversion cylinders. Besides the standard .44-cal. black powder format, it accepts a six-shot .45 [Colt] conversion cylinder. The full-frame design makes it a top choice for black powder shooters today as the cylinder can be removed without taking the firearm completely apart, unlike the Colt models. The Ace measures 8.68″ long and weighs roughly 32 oz.
The 1-in-30″ rate-of-twist in the barrel is optimized for the .44 caliber round, ensuring stable flight and impact. The Ace is designed for use with #10 or #11 percussion caps, capturing the essence of shooting practices from the past while providing an engaging experience for today’s shooters. Authentically styled yet perfectly balanced for modern use, this compact revolver delivers the timeless appeal of a period firearm with practical design for contemporary shooters.
