F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Engraved .36 Cal Black Powder Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Single-Action Percussion, Made in Italy
This factory-engraved F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy stands out with crisp floral scrollwork and a roll-engraved naval battle scene on the cylinder. Built in Italy, it pairs a color case-hardened steel frame with blued metalwork and a classic 7.5-inch octagonal barrel. The open-top Colt-style design, brass trigger guard and backstrap, and white synthetic grips complete a striking and period-correct reproduction that is cleanly executed and ready for display or range use with black powder.
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: The exterior shows a few minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes visible on close inspection.
What’s Included
- Traditions Performance Firearms factory box with end label (1851 Navy Revolver, .36 cal., FR 1851261)
This 1851 Navy features factory-applied floral scroll engraving on the barrel lug/forward barrel flats and frame sides, while the 6-shot cylinder carries the classic roll-engraved naval battle scene. The cylinder and barrel are finished in blue, contrasted by a color case-hardened steel frame for a traditional, period look.
The revolver retains the hallmark open-top Colt-style frame with a wedge-retained barrel assembly. A loading lever with plunger sits under the 7.5-inch octagonal barrel, and the fixed open sights consist of a brass front bead/post and a hammer notch rear. It is a single-action percussion design in .36 caliber, true to the original pattern.
Details include a brass trigger guard and backstrap paired with white synthetic grips, creating a clean and distinctive profile. Markings include "BLACK POWDER ONLY .36 CAL." along with F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY and Italian proof/CIP marks to confirm origin and compliance.
Made in Italy by F.lli Pietta, this is a faithful reproduction of the 1851 Navy layout with tasteful embellishment, offering the visual appeal of classic engraving with modern manufacturing quality. It arrives with a Traditions Performance Firearms factory box noted on the end label.