The Pietta 1851 Navy in .44 caliber is an Italian reproduction of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver with a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel, brass frame, and case-hardened hammer. Although the original Colt 1851 Navy was chambered in .36, Pietta produces both .36 and .44 variants for the American market where .44 ball molds are more widely available. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1986, Italy Weight: 43.04 oz Overall length: 13" Status: Active Intended use: collector, historical, hunting, muzzleloader