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Old Dragoon · November 1, 2005, 09:18 AM

I recently purchased a Pietta Rem '58 from an online auction site. It is from Cabela's. How do I figure out the age of this piece. It appears to be unfired with just a slight drag ring on the cylinder. Fit is very good, as is function. Serial # R349XXX.
Any ideas on the manufacture date of this piece. I also have another Pietta '58 Rem. on the way.

This piece looks and functions way better than I remember Pietta guns looking or working several years ago.

I also have a Kirst 44 Rem. conversion cylinder coming for this pistol. I opted for this cal in lieu of 45LC simply because I collect original Conversions and prefer to shoot the same cal. as the originals are, heeled bullets and outside lube and all.Also the fact that I have thousands of 44 Colt brass and 44 Rem Mag Brass that can be modified easily helped point me this way.
Thanks

November 1, 2005, 09:18 AM	#1
Old Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2005 Location: The Republic of Californi Posts: 581	Pietta '58 Rem.erial Numbers? I recently purchased a Pietta Rem '58 from an online auction site. It is from Cabela's. How do I figure out the age of this piece. It appears to be unfired with just a slight drag ring on the cylinder. Fit is very good, as is function. Serial # R349XXX. Any ideas on the manufacture date of this piece. I also have another Pietta '58 Rem. on the way. This piece looks and functions way better than I remember Pietta guns looking or working several years ago. I also have a Kirst 44 Rem. conversion cylinder coming for this pistol. I opted for this cal in lieu of 45LC simply because I collect original Conversions and prefer to shoot the same cal. as the originals are, heeled bullets and outside lube and all.Also the fact that I have thousands of 44 Colt brass and 44 Rem Mag Brass that can be modified easily helped point me this way. Thanks