F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Sheriff Reproduction Percussion Revolver, 4 in. Barrel, 5-Shot, Blued/Case-Hardened, Italy
This F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Sheriff is a reproduction percussion revolver in the short, 4 in. barrel configuration, combining classic Colt-style lines with Italian craftsmanship. It features a color case-hardened steel frame, blued octagonal barrel, and a non-fluted cylinder with the factory Colt 1851-pattern naval roll-engraving. Marked with Italian proof stamps and "ITALY" on the grip frame/butt, it presents a 5-round cylinder, fixed sights, and an excellent bore that measures approximately 7.9 mm.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Visible signs of wear and handling are present. Scratches and blemishes appear across the surfaces, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Sheriff reproduction percussion revolver
The Sheriff configuration uses an approximately 4 in. blued octagonal barrel on an open-top Colt-style frame, with wedge-retained assembly and a functional under-barrel loading lever. Fixed sights consist of a brass bead front and hammer-notch rear for a traditional sight picture.
The steel frame wears a color case-hardened finish, complemented by a blued barrel and cylinder. A brass trigger guard and backstrap pair with a varnished hardwood one-piece grip, giving the revolver a classic period-correct look and feel.
The non-fluted cylinder is factory roll-engraved with the Colt 1851-pattern naval battle scene. Italian proof marks are present, and "ITALY" is marked on the grip frame/butt. Matching serials are noted on multiple components.
This single-action percussion revolver is a reproduction of the 1851 Navy in the compact Sheriff format. It has a 5-round cylinder. The caliber is unknown; the bore measures approximately 7.9 mm. The bore is excellent, with a clean, mirror finish and sharp rifling.