F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Reb Nord .44 Caliber Brass-Frame Percussion Revolver
This Italian-made reproduction of Colt’s legendary 1851 Navy combines classic styling with modern manufacturing. Chambered in .44 caliber black powder, it features a bright brass frame, a roll-engraved naval battle cylinder, and a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel. Collectors and shooters alike will appreciate its faithful lines, factory engraving, and Gardone proof marks that verify its origin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Reb Nord .44 percussion revolver
This Reb Nord Navy variant stays true to the open-top silhouette of the original Colt design while adopting a stronger .44 caliber chambering. The six-shot steel cylinder is factory roll-engraved with a U.S.–Mexican War scene dated “ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843,” adding historical character straight from the factory.
The revolver’s brass frame wears a bright polish that contrasts with the blued carbon-steel barrel and cylinder. A smooth varnished walnut grip provides a secure hold without distracting from the traditional lines.
Sights are fixed—brass bead front and hammer notch rear—just as on period originals. A wedge retains the 7.5-inch octagonal barrel, and the single-action percussion lockwork is driven by a case-colored hammer for an authentic touch.
Italian Gardone proof marks and the FAP lozenge logo confirm manufacture in Italy, while modern metallurgy and a 1:30 twist rate deliver reliable black-powder performance. Pietta’s part number REB44 identifies this full-size, factory-engraved reproduction for collectors and shooters seeking a historically styled sidearm.