Pietta 1851 Colt Navy Yank Steel Revolver .44 (YAN44/BWSP)

1851 Colt Navy Yank .44, symbol Wild West in the version with engraved drum w caliber .44. Samuel Colt's best-loved breech-loading cap-and-bolt revolver. The cylinder of the drum is decorated with an engraved scene of the victory of the Second Texas Navy in the naval battle of Campeche in 1843.

Designed in 1847, it was introduced into the armament of the army US as a model 1851 Navy. Despite the name Colt Navy was supplied in greater quantities to land forces than to the navy. Reputation of the revolver reached England, where in 1852 Samuel Colt built the only factory outside the United States. Revolvers produced at this factory were called Navy London.

Construction - flame hardened steel frame with open skeleton and a beaters. Black oxidized engraved 6-chambered drum and octagonal barrel about 7.37" (thread pitch 1-30"). Targeting Instruments, fixed bow tie. Trigger guard (bail) and shank fittings with polished brass.

Covers - grip made of durable plastic, facilitate a secure grip on the weapon. Oiling enhances the color of the wood, highlights the grain, and preserves the natural appearance.

Pobojczyk - lever (stamp), located hinged under the barrel of the revolver. Designed for pressing lead balls in drum chambers.

Technical data:
Product number: YAN44/BWSP
Name: 1851 Navy Yank Steel Frame .44
Finish: Black
Caliber: .44
Lock type: Cap-shaped
Drum: 6-chambered
Trigger mechanism: SA (single action)
Frame type: Open steel
Handle linings: Smooth, plastic
Barrel shape: Octagonal
Overall length: 335.28 mm / 13.2"
Barrel length: 187.5 mm / 7.37"
Height: 125 mm / 4.92"
Width: 40 mm / 1.57"
Thread pitch: 1:30
Weight: 1200 g / 42.33 oz
Manufacturer: Pietta, Italy

Elaboration: the company Sharg® sole importer.