F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy REB Nord (Confederate) .44 Cal Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Engraved Barrel, Brass Frame
This Italian-made reproduction of the classic 1851 pattern is the REB Nord (Confederate) variant from F.lli Pietta, configured as a brass-frame, open-top, cap-and-ball revolver in .44 caliber. It features a 7.5-inch octagonal steel barrel with engraving, a silver-tone steel cylinder, and floral scroll embellishment on the frame and barrel flats. Clear Italian proofs and maker marks are present, and the barrel is correctly marked for black powder use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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 revolver is structurally solid with a tight lockup. The finishes show scratches, handling marks, dulling, and areas of discoloration. Scattered pitting is present.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy REB Nord (Confederate) .44 cap-and-ball revolver
- Six nipples installed on the cylinder
This REB Nord Navy series revolver follows the Confederate-style brass-frame interpretation of the 1851 pattern, with an open-top design and a single-action percussion lockwork. The barrel is marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL." and a traditional loading lever is fitted beneath the octagonal profile. A wedge with retaining screw is located on the left side of the barrel lug.
The 7.5-inch steel barrel features engraving along the flats near the muzzle and top flats, complemented by floral scroll engraving on the frame. The cylinder is steel with a silver-tone finish and is roll-marked "COLT'S PATENT / PAT. SEPT. 10, 1850," consistent with the historical styling of the pattern.
Sighting is traditional with a pinned brass cone front sight and a hammer notch rear. Safety pins are positioned between the chambers on the cylinder. The revolver uses a one-piece walnut grip, and the overall finish presents a brass/silver-tone contrast.
Maker and proof marks include the FAP diamond logo on the butt, Italian proof mark "PN," the Italian date code "BA," and "F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY." As a 6-shot cap-and-ball revolver, it is equipped with six nipples, and the listed twist rate is 1:30.