F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Confederate Brass Frame .44 Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Ormsby Naval Scene, Made in Italy (2004)
This Italian-made 2004 F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Confederate Brass Frame is a full-size, single-action percussion revolver in .44 caliber with classic period features. It pairs a blued steel 7.5 in octagonal barrel and cylinder with a bright brass frame, and showcases the factory roll-engraved W.L. Ormsby naval battle scene on the cylinder. Marked with Italian proofs and FAP branding, it is a faithful reproduction with clear, collectible details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is surface pitting throughout the frame and barrel.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Confederate Brass Frame .44 percussion revolver
This reproduction follows the open-top Colt pattern with a wedge-retained barrel assembly and an under-barrel loading lever. The full-size configuration uses a bright brass frame and gripstrap with a blued steel barrel and cylinder, combining period-correct materials and finishes.
The 7.5 in octagonal steel barrel is marked 'BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL'. Sighting is traditional, with a brass front post and a hammer-notch rear. A one-piece hardwood grip completes the classic profile.
The six-chamber blued cylinder features rectangular stop notches and the factory roll-engraved W.L. Ormsby naval battle scene with the 'PATENT NO' legend. This engraving is a hallmark detail associated with the pattern and is factory-applied.
Markings include the FAP diamond logo and 'F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY' on the right barrel flat, along with Italian proof 'PN' and a boxed date code. The serial number is located on the bottom of the brass gripstrap. Made in Italy.