F.lli Pietta 1861 Navy Sheriff .36 Cal Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 5.5 Inch Barrel, Bright Plated Finish
This F.lli Pietta Model 1861 Sheriff is a .36 caliber, single-action percussion revolver built in the classic open-top Colt 1861 Navy style. It features the Sheriff configuration with a 5.5 inch barrel, bright plated steel construction, and smooth gray laminated wood grips. Italian proof marks and clear maker markings are present, and the action cycles smoothly with a clean, shiny bore.
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 pistol is in solid shape. The action is tight and cycles smoothly. There are scratches and blemishes on the bright plated finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1861 Navy Sheriff .36 caliber cap-and-ball revolver
The Model 1861 Sheriff configuration pairs the classic Navy pattern with a handier 5.5 inch barrel. It retains the open-top, wedge-retained barrel assembly and the under-barrel loading lever with a front latch, staying faithful to the original design while offering a compact profile.
Built with steel for the barrel, frame, receiver, and cylinder, this reproduction wears a bright plated finish throughout, complemented by smooth gray laminated wood grips. Fixed sights consist of a front blade and a rear hammer notch for straightforward alignment.
The six-shot steel cylinder is unengraved and fitted with rear safety pins between chambers. This cap-and-ball revolver operates via a single-action, external hammer and is marked BLACK POWDER ONLY .36 CAL and F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY.
Authentic Italian proof marks are present, including the star-over-PN black-powder proof, the Gardone/Brescia proof crest, and a boxed two-letter Italian date code. Made in Italy, this is a faithful reproduction of the Colt 1861 Navy pattern with the Sheriff-length barrel.
Overall, this Model 1861 Sheriff offers classic lines, solid mechanics, and clear markings, with a clean bore and smooth cycling that underscore its well-maintained condition.