F.lli Pietta Model 1836 Texas Paterson .36 Cal Black Powder Revolver, 9 Inch, Blued, Made in Italy (1987)
This F.lli Pietta Model 1836 Texas Paterson (No. 5 Holster Pistol) is a well-executed Italian-made reproduction of the iconic early percussion revolver. Manufactured in 1987 and marked with Italian black powder proofs and a boxed "AS" date code, it features a blued steel finish, a 9-inch octagonal barrel retained by a wedge, and a folding trigger with no guard. The cylinder carries a roll-engraved scene with decorative triple bands, and the top flat is marked "Texas Paterson Cal. 36" alongside "BLACK POWDER ONLY" and "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY."
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: Minor superficial scratches and blemishes are present on the exterior. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
The open-top frame and wedge-retained barrel assembly mirror the classic Paterson layout, offering an authentic look and handling profile. The percussion cylinder is steel, blued, and adorned with a roll-engraved scene bordered by triple bands, reinforcing the period-correct styling.
Sighting is true to form with a brass blade front and a hammer-nose notch rear. The revolver uses a right-side capping slot on the recoil shield for convenient percussion cap placement. Its single-action, percussion ignition system and folding trigger deliver the traditional Paterson experience.
Materials and finish are consistent throughout: blued steel barrel, frame, and cylinder, paired with a one-piece varnished walnut grip. The markings include "Texas Paterson Cal. 36" on the top flat and "BLACK POWDER ONLY" with "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY" on the barrel, underscoring its Italian manufacture.
Proof and origin details are clear and complete, with Italian proof marks, the star-over-PN black powder proof, and the boxed "AS" date code confirming 1987 production. Made in Italy, this reproduction captures the key features of the Paterson No. 5 holster revolver in a clean, collectible example.