F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Brass Frame .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 7.375 in Octagonal Barrel (2002, Italy)
This F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy is a faithful reproduction of the classic Colt pattern, featuring a brass frame with blued steel barrel and cylinder. It is a six-shot, single-action percussion revolver in .44 caliber with a 7.375 inch octagonal barrel and an open-top, wedge-retained design. Italian proof marks and the BS date code confirm 2002 manufacture in Gardone Val Trompia.
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.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show scattered light scratches and small blemishes from handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Brass Frame .44 cap-and-ball revolver
This revolver follows the 1851 Navy pattern with an open-top frame retained by a barrel wedge and an under-barrel loading lever. The brass frame, trigger guard, and backstrap are paired with a blued, non-fluted steel cylinder and a blued octagonal steel barrel.
It is a six-chamber cap-and-ball percussion design with single-action operation and an external hammer. Sights are fixed, with a brass bead front sight for a period-correct sight picture.
The barrel measures 7.375 inches and is clearly marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL." The one-piece smooth hardwood grip completes the traditional profile.
Italian proofs include the PN black powder proof and the Gardone Val Trompia proof crest, with the Italian date code "BS" indicating 2002 production. Country of origin is Italy, and this is a modern reproduction by F.lli Pietta.