The Pietta 1851 Confederate Navy is a brass-frame reproduction of the Colt 1851 Navy as it was manufactured by Confederate arms makers who lacked access to steel during the Civil War blockade. The brass frame reproduces the Confederate manufacturing compromise and gives this variant a distinctive gold-colored appearance. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1992, Italy Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 13" Status: Active Intended use: collector, historical, muzzleloader