The Taylor’s & Company Sodbuster (brand part no. 550778) is a single-action black powder percussion revolver chambered in .44 caliber with an 8-inch barrel, reproducing the full-frame 1858 Remington design that became a favorite of military officers after the Civil War. Its blued finish, dovetail blade front sight and notched rear sight, and 2-piece ivory-style grip pair period-correct styling with the strength shooters still rely on for cap-and-ball shooting today.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44 caliber for traditional cap-and-ball performance.
• Fitted with an 8-inch barrel for balanced pointing and accuracy.
• Holds 6 rounds in its percussion cylinder.
• Runs a single-action trigger, faithful to the original 1858 design.
• Rifled with a 1-in-18-inch left-hand twist rate.
• Features a dovetail blade front sight paired with a notched rear sight.
• Dressed in a 2-piece ivory-style grip for classic Old West styling.
• Fixed sights include a notched rear paired with the front blade for a traditional sight picture.
• Left-hand rifling twist is a hallmark of authentic period-correct percussion revolver production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sodbuster a modern cartridge revolver? No, it is a black powder percussion revolver loaded with loose powder, ball, and cap rather than metallic cartridges.

What historical design is it based on? It reproduces the 1858 Remington full-frame percussion revolver.

Does it require a background check like a modern firearm? Black powder percussion revolvers are generally treated as antique-style firearms under federal law, though buyers should confirm current state and local requirements.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company Sodbuster Percussion Revolver

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