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Pietta 1851 Navy 44 P68777

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Pietta 1851 Navy 44 P68777
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Made in Italy according to Pietta this gun was a very popular revolver for its time, the model 1851 Navy revolver was adopted by both the U.S. and British military. This .44 caliber model is available in the casehardened steel frame, with a 7 1/2" barrel. It received its name from the depiction on the cylinder of the Texas Navy's victory over the Mexican fleet in 1843. As mentioned the frame is case hardened as is the loading lever, hammer, front sight and trigger. Brass trigger guard with steel backstrap. Case colors look good on frame and hammer. Wood grips are fine. Blued finish looks good with only one tiny ding on the right side of the barrel at the muzzle. Bore looks good but dirty. Condition is NRA Excellent.