F.lli Pietta 1860 Army .44 Cal Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 8-inch Barrel, Blued/Case-Hardened, 6-Shot (1999 Italian Production)
This F.lli Pietta 1860 Army is a .44 caliber cap-and-ball percussion revolver patterned after the Colt 1860 Army, produced in Italy with BM (1999) proof. It features an 8-inch round barrel, a six-shot rebated cylinder with naval battle roll engraving, and a color case-hardened frame with blued steel barrel and cylinder. Classic details include a creeping loading lever, brass trigger guard, fixed sights with a brass front blade, and a one-piece walnut grip. Clear markings note "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL" and "F.lli Pietta – Made in Italy," supported by Italian proof stamps.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows mild wear from prior use, with light handling marks present on the metal and grip surfaces.
What's Included
- Leather holster
This revolver follows the 1860 Army pattern closely, including the six-shot rebated cylinder and the distinctive creeping (rack-and-pinion) loading lever for consistent seating of caps and balls. The barrel is secured with a transverse wedge, matching the classic design.
The steel barrel and cylinder wear a blued finish, paired with a color case-hardened frame for a period-correct look. A brass trigger guard and a one-piece walnut grip complete the traditional configuration.
Sights are fixed, with a brass front blade for a clear, durable reference. The revolver operates in single-action only, as expected for the pattern.
Roll engraving on the cylinder depicts a naval battle scene and includes "PATENT No / PAT SEPT. 10TH 1860." Additional markings include "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL" and "F.lli Pietta – Made in Italy," along with Italian star-over PN proof marks and the BM date code indicating 1999 production/proof.