F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Reb Nord Sheriff .44 Black Powder Revolver, 4.75 in Octagonal Barrel, Brass Frame, Blued Steel, Italy (RNS44)
This F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Reb Nord Sheriff is a brass-frame, .44 caliber cap-and-ball revolver built in Italy, set up in the compact Sheriff configuration with a short octagonal barrel. It features a plain six-shot cylinder without the naval-scene engraving, open sights, and a walnut one-piece grip. Markings include CIP PN and Gardone V.T. proof marks, the F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY roll-mark, and the FAP logo. Factory catalog code is RNS44.
The revolver combines a blued steel barrel and cylinder with a brass frame and receiver, plus a color case-hardened hammer and loading lever. The listed barrel length is 4.75 in (factory spec 4 7/8 in), and rifling is cut with a 1:30 twist for .44 caliber round ball loads. This is a faithful reproduction of the 1851 pattern in the Reb Nord Sheriff variant.
Open sights include a brass cone/bead front and a hammer-notch rear. The action is single-action only, with a six-round percussion cylinder. Steel barrel and cylinder are finished in blue, while the frame and receiver show the traditional brass construction of this model.
Proof and maker markings are clear and correct for an Italian-made Pietta reproduction, including CIP PN and Gardone V.T. proofs. The revolver is identified by Pietta’s factory designation RNS44 within the 1851 Reb Nord Navy Sheriff series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. Brass components exhibit visible blemishing consistent with handling and use.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta factory box with model/serial end label for 1851 Reb Nord Navy Sheriff (RNS44)
- F.lli Pietta Instruction and Safety Manual for Black Powder Muzzleloading Revolvers & Carbines
The Sheriff-length octagonal barrel and plain six-shot cylinder define this Reb Nord configuration, offering the compact 1851 pattern without the naval-scene roll engraving seen on other variants. Steel components carry a blued finish, while the brass frame and receiver provide the period-correct look associated with this model.
Controls and furniture follow the classic pattern: single-action-only operation, a walnut one-piece grip, and a color case-hardened hammer and loading lever. Sights are traditional, with a brass cone front and hammer-notch rear.
Markings and proofs include CIP PN and Gardone V.T. proof marks, the F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY roll-mark, and the FAP logo, confirming Italian manufacture and proofing. Pietta’s factory catalog code RNS44 identifies this specific configuration within the 1851 Reb Nord Navy Sheriff series.
The listed barrel length is 4.75 in and the rifling uses a 1:30 twist. Chambering is .44 black powder with a six-round percussion cylinder, aligning with the reproduction’s intended cap-and-ball setup.