Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall Black Powder Revolver 44 Caliber

Published on August 11, 2024
Duration: 2:46

This review covers the Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall black powder revolver in .44 caliber. It details the unboxing, highlighting the firearm's extensive engraving and decorative features. The video demonstrates the loading process using Pyrodex pellets and lead balls, followed by capping with CCI No. 11 percussion caps. A live-fire segment showcases the single-action operation at a steel silhouette target.

Quick Summary

The Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall .44 caliber revolver is loaded using Pyrodex .44/30 pistol pellets and lead round balls, seated with the loading lever. CCI No. 11 percussion caps are applied to the nipples with the hammer in half-cock.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing and Presentation
  2. 00:16Loading Procedure
  3. 01:23Capping the Revolver
  4. 02:00Live Fire Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you load the Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall revolver?

Load each chamber with a Pyrodex .44/30 pistol pellet, followed by a lead round ball. Use the integrated loading lever to firmly seat the ball onto the powder charge before capping.

What type of caps are used for the Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall?

CCI No. 11 percussion caps are recommended. Apply them to the nipples on the rear of the cylinder while the hammer is in the half-cock position.

What ammunition is specified for the Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall?

The firearm is specifically marked 'BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL'. It is designed for black powder or black powder substitutes like Pyrodex, not modern smokeless ammunition.

What are the key features of the Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshall?

This .44 caliber, 6-round, single-action revolver boasts extensive engraving, white grips, a brass trigger guard, and a 5-inch barrel, often associated with historical US Marshals.

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