Pietta Model 1851 Old Silver .36 Cal. Percussion Pistol with Original Box

Serial number 752936 on bottom of frame, 7.5 in. stainless steel barrel marked F.LLI PIETTA - MADE IN ITALY / BLACKPOWDER ONLY 36 CAL. / 2021, cylinder is engraved with historical battle scene, stainless backstrap and trigger guard, walnut grips.

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Overall length 13 in.

DOM: 2021
CAL: .36

FFL Status: Antique.

A modern reproduction of the iconic Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver, widely used during the mid-19th century. Manufactured by Pietta, a renowned maker of historical firearm replicas, this pistol features a distinctive "Old Silver" finish, combining elegant aesthetics with historical accuracy. It has a .36 caliber bore, a six-shot cylinder, and operates on a cap-and-ball percussion mechanism. The revolver is known for its comfortable balance, an octagonal barrel, and traditional walnut grips, making it popular among historical reenactors, collectors, and black powder enthusiasts. Its design captures the spirit of the original 1851 Navy, a weapon favored by soldiers, sailors, and civilians during the American Civil War and the Old West era.

Overall very good estate condition, bore is shiny with strong rifling.