Jun 02, 2014 i bought an 1851 from both manufacturers and an 1860 from both as well. Cabelas has the pietta model 1851 confederate navy. Jun 10, 2009 im a rather experienced machinist, i am quite competent at what i do. It was constructed of brass because of the souths limited supply of steel. Though youll find kits tailored toward beginners, you may also find ones that are intended for use with specific pietta guns. This revolver is new and unfired, taken out of the original box for pictures only. Black powder pietta revolvers, built to traditions high quality control standards come with a one year warranty. Uberti 1851 navy conversion manual uberti 1851 navy steel frame black powder revolver 36 cal 71 produced from 1851 1872, the navy is the most famous howell conversion cylinders are. Find best value and selection for your colt model 1851. Pietta 1851 army colt reproduction black powder pistol cylinder 44 no frame and grip an no barrel this item cannot in any way be fired and is only sold as a part. A kit will often provide you with several of the mostcommonly needed pietta parts so you can begin restoring your pistol immediately. Antique colt revolver, pistol and firearms buying and selling.
Skip to site navigation skip to main content skip to footer. I just started to assemble it but found that the hand. Once i was somewhat satisfied that this pietta replica of a confederate 1851 navy colt was ready for action, it was time for the range. All colt revolvers from that era and through the 1873 tear down quite easily, except for the root side hammer of which im quite ignorant.
Dixie pietta 1851 navy brass frame revolver kit if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The reputation of the navy models spread over to england, so much so that in 1852 colt built a factory, the only one out of the united states territory. And although the original 1851 navy was 36 cal, there are replicas in 44. Howell old west conversions cylinders and back plates are made from certified 4150 arsenal grade steel for insuring strength and durability. The navy yank buiit in england from 1853 through 1856 feature a squareback triggerguard and were named 1851 navy london. New listing pietta 1851 navy buntline wood grips with screws new 2019 model.
Colt first called this revolver the ranger model, but the designation navy quickly took over after the civil war, revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Cylinder engraving depicts the naval battle of campeche with wording engaged 16 may 1843 and colts patent no est sept 10th 1850. In fact, elmer s 1851 navy colt was one of his first handguns, and it undoubtedly influenced the grand old master all his life. No matter your needs, youll be able to find affordable pietta gun parts. This conversion cylinder will allow you to convert your 1851 navy or 1860 army pietta. Make offer pietta 1851 trigger guard with main spring and mounting screws. This deluxe version is beautifully engraved in both nickel and gold finish. I bought an 1851 from both manufacturers and an 1860 from both as well. Distinguished by its octagon barrel and lever style loader, the 1851 helped to begin both the expansion of the west and the civil war.
As americas leading black powder revolver parts supplier, numrich has the colt model 1851 navy parts and accessories that you want. Brass frame, percussion revolver, serial number 428753, single action, fixed cylinder, barrel marked black powder only. Historical emporium authentic period clothing for men and women. Sam bass used one, and so did frank james and cole younger. Excerpts from and links to all our info pages for pietta s line of handguns. Full line of old west cowboy western leather holsters and gunbelts. Dec 21, 20 cabelas has the pietta model 1851 confederate navy. Conversion cylinders if your not sure about which cylinder will best fit your needs give old south a call and we will do our best to answer your questions. In the pietta manual which i read it suggests using a. Use only cowboy ammunition that does not exceed 850 fps. Shop for pietta black powder revolvers 1851 navy parts today with numrich gun parts.
Dustin winegar shows and shoots the pietta reproduction of the 1851 colt navy revolver in. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Customers must be over 21, and we require a copy of your drivers license for confirmation. Our traditions high quality steel and brass frame model revolvers include. May 07, 2018 the trimmed version of the 1860 sheriff. It is either a 1851 navy possibly a yank replica in 44 cal, or it is a 1860 army in 44cal. There are several you tube videos regarding the care and feeding of pietta s 1851. Pietta spare cylinder 1851, 1860, 1861 navy 44 caliber our price. For this purpose, we have used an engraved brass frame navy colt by pietta which was in need of cleaning. Although designated as a navy revolver, the model 1851 saw heavy use among army officers who favored. Lli pietta historical weapons reproduction read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully and thoroughly before handling, loading or shooting this firearm instruction and safety manual for black powder muzzleloading revolvers and carbines pietta ingl 6510 11052010 17. Brass was used for the frames because of the scarcity of iron in the united states. Water, snow, mud, excess of lubrificant oil or grease or any other material can obstruct the barrel of your gun and cause injury or fatality. Pietta 1851 colt black powder cylinder some bluing come off posted with on jul10 at 19.
These are the two 1851 colt navy confederate model revolvers i just ordered. The cylinder features small windows on all chambers. Lli pietta 44 caliber blackpowder revolver distributed by traditions, inc. Remington 1858, army or navy 1851, 1860, 1861, buffalo, bison. It has a brass frame like those used by the confederacy. Whether you are engaging substantiating the ebook 1851 navy revolver manual in pdf arriving, in that mechanism you forthcoming onto the equitable site. This is a confederate 36 caliber new in the box for sale by dfbjr66 on gunsamerica 906433249. Not sure why they call them navy s as there were no such guns but that is what they call them. We are offering for sale a nice pietta 1851 navy model black powder revolver chambered in. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. Serving living history, theater, movie and tv production customers since 2003.
Always carry revolvers with the hammer down on an empty. The 1851 navy yank model is considered the brightest singleaction revolver model. Drop in conversion cylinder for the 36 cal pietta 1851 1861 navy. Navy, pocket navy, army, and police revolvers uberti. The 1851 navy is commonly considered to be one of gunfighter wild bill hickoks favorite handguns. The handy, more powerful revolver immediately found a following among soldiers and civilians alike and was eventually adopted by both the u. The manual is generic for a number of their revolvers and on one chart it lists the minmax charge to be something like 1215. Spare cylinder sold separately provides quick reloads. Manufactured using precise modern machinery and high quality modern materials, these firearms are faithful reproductions of those originally designed in the nineteenth century.
Remington 1858, army or navy 1851, 1860, 1861, buffalo. First, somewhere on this forum it was recommended that a. We send you a postagepaid box, you send us your gun, and it will be professionally repaired for a flat fee. The heft and performance of the famous colt model 1851 navy is now available in a stylish design that would have done the most vain of the old. Peel it down to its parts, wash it off good with hot water and if in doubt set your oven at 200 degrees, put the parts, except for the brass frame, on a cookie sheet and leave in the oven with the door cracked for 510 minutes. Available in either steel or brass frame, this revolver rece. Ive never gotten around to a black powder gun but couldnt resist this sale. But, before that happens, an inventory of possibles has to be taken, as with a muzzleloader, but different, as no. The ubertis wood finish and fit is superior to pietta. The pietta customer service rep stated that the importer or reseller sets the price, otherwise the guns are the same.
Took a pretty good chunk out of my day to shoot pietta s 1851 brass navy. From the challenge shot gun to the historical surplus collection, the fap f. With all this popularity gun tests magazine thought it would be a good idea to inform its readers where to go to get today s best copy of the breed. Patterned after the original, the pietta model 1851 confederate navy. Procedures to clean your 1851 navy colt revolver regimental quartermaster, inc. Historical emporium western holsters for pietta pistols. The 40 lli pietta reproduction of a 1851 colt navy revolver. I asked the folks at pietta what the difference was between a the cabelas 1851 in. Uberti has a nice hand rubbed oil to a gloss on the grips. This product was designed to function properly in its original condition. Home firearms revolvers pietta black powder revolvers. Traditions pietta, italy 1851 navy percussion revolver nib antique. If you like black powder shooting, i think youll enjoy this.