Pietta's oval-trigger-guard 1851 Navy — reproducing the early production variant of the 1851 with an oval (rather than square-back) trigger guard. The oval guard is associated with earlier 1851 production and is considered more period-correct for pre-1855 guns. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: 36 Black Powder Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1980, Italy Weight: 42 oz Overall length: 13" Status: Active Intended use: Collector, Reenactment, Black Powder