F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Yank .44 Cal Black Powder Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 7.5 Inch Octagonal Barrel
This Italian-made F.lli Pietta 1851 Navy Yank is a .44 caliber, six-shot, cap-and-ball revolver with a 7.5 inch octagonal steel barrel and the classic open-top Colt pattern frame. It presents with an in-the-white steel barrel, frame, and cylinder, fixed sights, and brass trigger guard and backstrap. Clear maker and proof markings, a plain cylinder without the Naval scene, and included leather holster round out a straightforward, well-marked black powder reproduction.
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: There are markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The bluing appears to have been removed.
What’s Included
- Triple K brown leather belt holster with retention strap (size-stamped 5 1/2)
Built as a faithful percussion reproduction, this single-action revolver uses a wedge-retained, 7.5 inch octagonal steel barrel with a retaining screw on the right side. A traditional under-barrel loading lever with front latch supports cap-and-ball operation.
The open-top Colt pattern steel frame is paired with brass trigger guard and backstrap and one-piece reddish-brown wood grips. Sighting is simple and robust, with a pinned brass bead front and a hammer-notch rear.
The plain six-shot steel cylinder is free of the Naval battle roll scene, giving the gun a clean, unadorned look. The barrel’s left flat is marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL." for clear caliber identification.
Factory and proof markings include the F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY roll mark, the FAP-in-diamond maker’s mark, and Italian "PN" black-powder proof, with additional Italian proof/date stamps on the cylinder. The serial number is located on the front of the brass grip frame, and the underside of the barrel carries an additional "201" stamp.