F.lli Pietta Texas Paterson No. 5 Holster Model .36 Cal Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 1987 Navy Arms Import, Made in Italy
This Italian-made F.lli Pietta reproduction of the Texas Paterson No. 5 Holster Model stands out with its .36 caliber five-shot cap-and-ball cylinder, factory roll-engraved stagecoach holdup scene, and distinctive folding trigger. Imported by Navy Arms in 1987, it features a long octagonal wedge-retained barrel with period-correct markings and a high-polish blue/black finish. Made in Italy with visible PN and Gardone proofs, it presents an appealing blend of historical configuration and clean bore condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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 metal surfaces show scattered cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- F.lli Pietta Texas Paterson No. 5 Holster Model .36 caliber cap-and-ball revolver
Made by F.lli Pietta in Italy in 1987 and imported by Navy Arms, this Texas Paterson is marked on the barrel "Texas Paterson Cal. 36" and carries Italian PN black-powder and Gardone proof marks along with the Navy Arms Co. Ridgefield N.J. import mark. The serial number is present on the butt.
It is a single-action, cap-and-ball percussion design with a five-shot steel cylinder. True to the pattern, it uses a folding trigger without a trigger guard, an external spur hammer, and omits a loading lever.
The barrel is a long, octagonal, wedge-retained steel type, paired with a high-polish blue/black finish on the frame, cylinder, and receiver. The one-piece hardwood grip has a gloss finish for a classic, cohesive look.
The factory roll-engraved cylinder displays the stagecoach holdup scene. Sighting is straightforward and period-correct, with a brass bead front and a hammer-notch rear.