F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Reb Nord .44 Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Brass Frame, Blued Steel, Italy
This F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Reb Nord is a .44 caliber, six-shot, single-action percussion revolver built in the classic Colt open-top pattern. It features a 7.5 inch octagonal, wedge-retained steel barrel, a bright brass frame, and a blued steel cylinder left plain without the naval scene. Italian proof marks, including PN black-powder proof and a boxed date code "BS," confirm its Italian manufacture. It comes with factory documentation and a factory-labeled box.
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: The finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes. The action cycles smoothly, and cylinder lockup is tight.
What's Included
- F.lli Pietta instruction manual
- Cabela's muzzleloading instruction manual
- Factory Pietta/Cabela's box with matching REB44 label
The Reb Nord configuration pairs a bright brass frame, trigger guard, and backstrap with a blued steel barrel and cylinder for a classic cap-and-ball presentation. The cylinder is the plain six-shot style without the naval battle scene, aligning with the model’s specific aesthetic.
The 7.5 inch octagonal steel barrel is wedge-retained and supported by a loading lever in the Colt open-top pattern. Sighting is simple and durable, with a fixed brass front sight and a hammer-notch rear. Safety pins on the cylinder provide traditional percussion safety indexing.
Controls and operation are true to form: single-action percussion ignition with an external hammer and one-piece smooth hardwood grip. The revolver is full-size and chambered in .44 caliber black powder.
Factory barrel markings include "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY" and "BLACK POWDER ONLY 44 CAL." Italian proof marks, PN black-powder proof, and a boxed date code "BS" are present. The mfg part number is REB44, and the packaging label identifies it as 1851 Reb Nord Navy CAL.44.