The Pietta 1851 Navy Yank is a single-action black powder revolver in .36 caliber with a 7.5-inch barrel. It has a 6-round capacity, an old silver polished steel frame, and walnut grip. The standard Navy barrel length gives it the classic 1851 configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pietta 
• Model: 1851 Navy Yank 
• Caliber: .36 Cal 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Silver Polished (Old Silver Steel Frame) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Single-action black powder cap-and-ball revolver 
• 7.5-inch barrel in the standard Navy configuration 
• Old silver polished steel frame 
• Walnut grip 
• 6-round cylinder

Owners of the Pietta 1851 Navy Yank in .36 caliber tend to be drawn to the historically accurate configuration. The 7.5-inch barrel and silver polished frame give it a distinctive appearance that collectors and cowboy action shooters both appreciate. Most feedback on the finish is positive, with the old silver treatment holding up well under regular handling.

The .36 caliber divides opinions among practical shooters. Some prefer it for the lighter recoil and lower cost of round ball compared to .44, while others consider it underpowered for anything but target work. Either way, the 1851 Navy Yank cycles reliably once the shooter learns the loading rhythm specific to this pattern.

As with most Pietta reproductions, quality consistency is good but not perfectly uniform across production runs. Frame fit and cylinder hand timing are occasionally cited as variable. Shooters who inspect their example carefully before purchase and do a proper first cleaning report few ongoing issues.