CVA Model 1861 Navy .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver – Italian Reproduction with 7.5" Barrel
This Italian-made CVA reproduction of the Colt Model 1861 Navy offers collectors an authentic black-powder shooting experience with modern manufacturing quality. Notable features include a 7.5" blued barrel, a color case-hardened frame, and a roll-engraved cylinder depicting a naval battle scene. Brass furniture and walnut grips complete the classic look, while Italian proof marks and a CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS INC. import stamp verify its origin and import history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: The metal surfaces show mild tarnish and finish wear. The spring for the hand is missing or worn, so the cylinder will not rotate unless the revolver is pointed downward. Sold AS-IS.
What’s Included
- CVA Model 1861 Navy .36-caliber percussion revolver
This full-size, six-shot revolver mirrors the lines and handling of the original Colt 1861 Navy while using modern carbon-steel and case-hardening techniques. The result is a durable black-powder firearm that remains visually faithful to its Civil War-era inspiration.
The roll-engraved cylinder showcases the famous naval battle scene first seen on Colt percussion revolvers, adding period-correct detail that stands out at the range or in a display case. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contrast with the blued barrel and cylinder, enhancing the traditional aesthetic.
A creeping loading lever allows secure seating of .36-caliber round ball or conical projectiles, while fixed iron sights—brass bead front and hammer-notch rear—provide a historically accurate sight picture. Matching serial number 59973 on major components confirms factory assembly consistency.
Italian proof marks certify the barrel and cylinder for black-powder use, and the CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS INC. import stamp documents its entry into the U.S. market. Collectors of replica percussion arms will appreciate the authentic styling paired with reliable modern metallurgy.