F.lli Pietta Model 1851 Old Model Army .44 Percussion Revolver — 7 3/8 in Octagonal Barrel, Factory Engraved, 1979, Made in Italy
This is a factory-engraved F.lli Pietta reproduction of the Colt-pattern 1851, chambered in .44 caliber and made in Italy in 1979. It features an open-top frame, a 7 3/8 inch octagonal barrel, and a blued steel finish paired with a brass grip frame. Italian proof marks and clear model legends, along with matching serial numbers on the barrel lug and grip frame, round out a well-documented black powder percussion revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This revolver is in solid shape. It shows cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Brown leather holster, open-top with snap retention strap
Built on an open-top Colt-pattern frame, this six-shot percussion revolver uses a wedge-retained barrel assembly with a retaining screw and an under-barrel loading lever with a front latch. The steel octagonal barrel measures approximately 7 3/8 inches and carries the barrel-top legend "1851 OLD MODEL, .44 CALIBER ARMY REVOLVER."
Materials and finish include a blued steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, complemented by a brass grip frame, backstrap, and trigger guard. The one-piece hardwood grip has a gloss finish for a classic look and secure feel.
This example is factory engraved, with scroll-and-border work on the brass grip frame and trigger guard and matching scroll on the steel frame flats. The cylinder is the plain six-shot type without a naval-scene roll, and the revolver employs cylinder safety pins.
Fixed sights consist of a front blade and a hammer-notch rear. Markings include Italian proof marks and "MADE IN ITALY," "R ITALY," and "BLACK POWDER ONLY." Matching serial numbers are present on the barrel lug and grip frame. Made in Italy.