This 1851 navy snub nose model features a case hardened steel frame, blued parts, octagonal barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, and a checkered walnut flattop birdshead grip. The .44 caliber model includes a rebated cylinder and the .36 model includes a standard Navy cylinder.
The 1851 Navy revolver, produced from 1851 to 1872, was the most famous model of the cap-and-ball era for good reasons. This 1851 navy snub nose model features a case hardened steel frame, blued parts, octagonal barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, and a checkered walnut flattop birdshead grip. The .44 caliber model includes a rebated cylinder and the .36 model includes a standard Navy cylinder. A conversion cylinder is available for this model that is a drop-in conversion to smokeless .45LC/.45Schofield (for the .44 model) and .38LC (for the .36 model) ammunition.
| MANUFACTURER | Pietta |
|---|---|
| NEW ARRIVAL PRODUCT | No |
| UPC | 81001251167 |
| ACTION TYPE | Single action |
| BACKSTRAP FINISH | Blued steel |
| BARREL BORE DIAMETER | 0.446" |
| BARREL CONTOUR | Octagonal |
| BARREL FINISH | Blued steel |
| BARREL GROOVES | 7 |
| BARREL LENGTH (IN) | 3" |
| BARREL TWIST & ROTATION | LH 1x30" |
| CALIBER | .44 |
| CAPACITY | 6 |
| CYLINDER BORE MIN/MAX | 0.445"/0.447" |
| CYLINDER FINISH | Blued steel, rebated roll engraved |
| EMBELLISHMENTS/EXTRAS | Brass loading rod included |
| FRAME FINISH | Casehardened steel |
| FRONT SIGHT | Fixed brass post |
| GRIP FINISH | Walnut checkered |
| GRIP SHAPE | Flattop birdshead |
| IGNITION TYPE | Percussion |
| OVERALL LENGTH (IN) | 8.7" |
| PERCUSSION CAP TYPE | #10 or #11 |
| REAR SIGHT | Rear Sight Notch On Hammer |
| RECOMMENDED BULLET/SHOT | 0.454" Round Ball |
| RECOMMENDED CONVERSION CYLINDER MODEL | CNV/1131, CNV/1132 |
| RECOMMENDED POWDER LOAD | 12-35 grains of FFFG blackpowder |
| TAYLOR TUNING OPTION | Taylor tuning not available |
| TRIGGER TYPE & PULL | Single trigger |
| TRIGGERGUARD FINISH | Blued steel |
