F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Blued, 1979, Made in Italy
This 1979 Italian-made F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy reproduction is a .44 caliber, single-action percussion revolver with classic Colt-style architecture. It features a 7.5-inch octagonal steel barrel with an under-barrel loading lever, a blued finish, and a factory roll-engraved naval battle scene on the cylinder. Notable details include an open-top frame with arbor and transverse wedge, brass trigger guard and backstrap, and matching serials on the frame and trigger guard.
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: The revolver is structurally solid. There are scattered scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces. The bore presents as clean and shiny.
What's Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy .44 cap-and-ball revolver
The revolver follows the open-top Colt-style frame layout with an arbor and transverse wedge, delivering the traditional 1851 form in a robust steel construction. The steel frame, receiver, and cylinder are finished in blue, complemented by a brass trigger guard and backstrap, and a one-piece smooth wooden grip.
The 7.5-inch octagonal steel barrel includes an under-barrel loading lever with a front latch for charging the six-chamber cylinder. Sighting is straightforward and period-correct: a small brass front blade near the muzzle and a rear notch integral to the hammer.
The cylinder carries the factory naval battle roll-engraving, adding authentic visual appeal. Maker's details and regulatory markings are present, including Italian proof marks, the Italian boxed date code confirming 1979 manufacture, and the barrel legend "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY - MADE IN ITALY." The maker's oval monogram is stamped on the frame.
This cap-and-ball revolver is a six-shot, single-action design made in Italy, with matching serials on the frame and trigger guard that align the major components. It is a faithful reproduction configured in .44 caliber with fixed sights and durable steel components throughout.