F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Yank Sheriff .44 Caliber Percussion Revolver – 4.88" Octagonal Barrel, Case-Hardened Frame
This modern Italian reproduction brings the iconic Colt 1851 Navy into a compact “Sheriff” configuration, pairing a 4.88" octagonal barrel with a forged, color case-hardened steel frame. Factory cylinder engraving of the full Naval Battle of Campeche scene, brass furniture, and authentic fixed sights make it a faithful yet shootable .44 caliber black-powder sidearm that appeals to both shooters and history-minded collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver remains solid throughout. Light scratches, small dents, and scattered finish blemishes are present on the barrel, frame, and grip, consistent with normal handling.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Yank Sheriff .44 caliber percussion revolver
The Yank Sheriff variant shortens the standard 1851 Navy barrel to 4.88", trimming overall length while preserving the revolver’s classic lines. This makes holstering easier and shifts weight closer to the hand for lively handling.
F.lli Pietta machines the barrel and six-shot cylinder from blued steel, while the open-top frame is forged and color case-hardened for period-correct looks and robust strength. Brass trigger guard and back-strap complete the 19th-century aesthetic.
The unfluted cylinder carries a factory-applied Naval Battle of Campeche scene engraved by W.L. Ormsby, highlighted by the legend “ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843.” Italian CIP proof marks certify modern safety standards, and the revolver is built to run standard #11 percussion caps.
Traditional fixed sights consist of a brass bead front and hammer-notch rear, matching the original pattern. A one-piece varnished walnut grip fills the hand and complements the case colors and blued steel.