F.lli Pietta Smith Carbine Cavalry .50 Cal Black Powder Percussion Break-Action, 21.62 in Barrel, Case-Hardened Receiver, Reproduction (Italy, 2015)
This F.lli Pietta Smith Carbine Cavalry is a faithful black powder reproduction of the Civil War-era carbine, built in Italy in 2015. It features a case-hardened steel receiver, a polished octagon-to-round steel barrel, and period-correct receiver legends. CIP PN and Gardone V.T. proof marks confirm black-powder proofing and Italian manufacture.
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 Details: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a complete view of the firearm.
The carbine uses a single-shot percussion break-action with a hinged breech and a top-strap latch. It is black powder only and uses a standard threaded percussion nipple; the flash channel is cleaned by removing the nipple (no separate clean-out screw).
The 21.62 in steel barrel transitions from octagon to round and is paired with iron sights: a fixed front blade and an adjustable rear leaf with an elevator. The rifling uses a 1:66 twist.
Furniture includes a walnut stock with a straight grip, a short carbine forend that covers only the rear portion of the barrel and ends well short of the muzzle, secured by a single barrel band, and a steel buttplate. A saddle ring bar with a large ring is fitted on the right side of the receiver. Length of pull is 14.5 in.