I just got my first percussion revolver today, 1860 Pietta. I bought it used. It was nickeled so I assumed it was a steel frame. Looks like that was a bad assumption. A magnet won't stick to the frame so it must be bronze, right? I was thinking it would make a nice base for a conversion because of finish. I guess I'll just have to shoot it as it is and pretend it is silver plated.
It also appears to have a Navy grip, it is the same length as my 1873 SAA replica. An army grip is noticeably longer correct? I guess this is just a odd duck Pietta.