Current firearms, black powder, replica firearms and accessories manufacturer established in 1962 by Knight Giuseppe Pietta, located in Gussago, Italy. Pietta single action revolvers are currently imported and distributed by E.M.F., located in Santa Ana, CA, Cabela's, located in Sidney, NE, Cimarron F.A. Co., located in Fredericksburg, TX, Dixie Gun Works, located in Union City, TN, Heritage, located in Miami, FL, Navy Arms, located in Martinsburg, WV, Taylor's & Co, located in Winchester, VA, and Traditions, located in Old Saybrook, CT. Previously imported by Legacy Sports International (shotguns too), located in Reno, NV. Importers also stamp their own brand names on Pietta firearms, but all guns have Pietta listed as a manufacturer.
The company introduced a modern SAA revolver during 2003, in cals. .357 Mag., .44-40 WCF, and .45 LC, and it was awarded Best Gun of the Year from SASS twice. Semi-auto shotguns were previously imported under the Verona name into the U.S. by Legacy Sports International in 12 and 20 gauge until 2010. Please refer to the Verona section for these older models.
During 2010, Pietta introduced the PPS50 carbine in .22 LR cal. with shrouded barrel, in addition to the MK85 .22 LR cal. pistol with shrouded barrel and side mounted magazine.
Pietta firearms may be listed separately under the importers - please refer to the individual listings.