Description

Uberti 1861 Navy Black Powder Revolver — .36 Caliber, 7.5″ Barrel

The Uberti 1861 Navy is a steel-framed, blued .36 calibre percussion revolver made by Uberti, Italy’s most respected maker of reproduction Colt firearms.

It ships to your door. No FFL required — see the ordering section.

Why Uberti Is Different

Every other cap-and-ball revolver in this range is made by Pietta or Traditions. The Uberti 1861 Navy is the only Uberti.

That matters to buyers who know the reproduction market. Uberti uses tighter tolerances and higher-grade steel.

Their revolvers have a consistent reputation for better fit and finish out of the box, and better long-term reliability under sustained use.

For the collector or shooter comparing makers, Uberti is the tier above.

The 1861 Navy — What Changed From the 1851

The 1851 Navy had an octagonal barrel, a mechanical design that was expensive to produce under wartime demand.

The 1861 replaced it with a round barrel. Frame, cylinder, and action remained largely the same.

The round barrel of the Uberti 1861 Navy is slightly lighter and produces a cleaner sight picture. The action inherited two decades of refinement from the 1851.

Uberti 1861 Navy Specifications

• Calibre: .36 (black powder)
• Suggested ball diameter: .375–.380 inches
• Capacity: 6 shots
• Barrel: 7.5 inches, round, blued
• Overall length: 13 inches
• Weight: 2.6 lbs
• Frame finish: Case hardened (verify — see note below)
• Barrel finish: Blued
• Sights: Blade front
• Grip: One-piece walnut
• Trigger guard: Steel
• Trigger: Single action
• Ignition: Percussion

Frame Finish — Verify Before Publishing

The spec table says Frame Finish: Case Hardened. The product title and description say “Steel Frame Blue.” These are different finishes.

A blued steel frame is uniformly dark blue-black. A case-hardened frame is a mottled blue-grey and brown.

Confirm with Uberti’s current specification or your distributor before publishing — the copy above says “case hardened” because the spec table is the more specific source, but the title may be correct.

What You Need to Shoot It

This revolver does not arrive ready to fire.

You need loose black powder or an approved substitute, .375–.380″ round balls, percussion caps sized to these nipples, and lubricant or wads.

A capper, a nipple wrench and a nipple pick are practical investments before range day.

Browse our black powder supplies for consumables. Never use smokeless powder in a black powder arm. Observe the charge range Uberti specifies for this revolver.

Cleaning After Every Shoot

Black powder fouling is corrosive and cannot wait.

Clean with hot soapy water the same day you shoot. Remove the cylinder, clean every chamber and nipple, dry thoroughly, then oil before storage.

The steel frame and blued components are durable but not rust-proof. Same-day cleaning keeps them that way.

Where It Sits in the Range

Six .36 calibre revolvers now compete in this price bracket. The Uberti 1861 Navy is the only one by Uberti:

• Pietta Spiller and Burr — $360, brass frame, Confederate impression
• Pietta 1858 Remington Navy — $370, steel frame, accepts Howell conversion
• Traditions US Marshall — $350, 8″ round barrel, case-hardened frame
• Pietta 1851 Navy .44 — $350, .44 calibre
• Traditions 1860 Army — $360, .44 calibre, engraved brass frame, walnut grips
• Uberti 1861 Navy — $350, Uberti manufacture, round barrel, steel frame

Choose this one if maker quality matters to you. The price difference is negligible; the build quality difference is real.

Browse the full black powder revolvers range.

Ordering

Percussion muzzleloading revolvers are generally not classified as firearms under the Gun Control Act. Federal law typically permits direct shipment to the buyer.

State and local rules vary. Confirm legality at your delivery address before ordering. Buyers must be of legal age in their jurisdiction.

Reproduction black powder classifications are administered by the ATF. Competition calendars are published by the NMLRA and the N-SSA.

Review our terms and conditions before ordering, or contact us with questions about your state.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Italian-made Uberti reproduction of the 1861 Colt Navy. .36 calibre percussion, 7.5″ blued round barrel, steel frame, one-piece walnut grip, 6-shot cylinder, blade front sight. 13″ overall, 2.6 lbs. Frame finish: verify blued vs. case hardened before publishing — title and spec table conflict. Takes .375–.380″ balls. Ships direct, no FFL required. Powder, balls and caps sold separately.

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💬 Before You Go — How Does the Uberti Compare?

Own a 1861 Navy or another Uberti cap-and-ball? Leave a review — and tell us honestly how the build quality compares to Pietta and Traditions at the same price, because that’s the question every buyer of this revolver is asking. And if you came looking for a revolver we don’t stock, tell us which one. ⚔️

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Please purchase and use black powder arms responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Percussion muzzleloading revolvers are generally not classified as firearms under the Gun Control Act, and federal law typically permits direct shipment to the buyer — however state and local restrictions on black powder arms vary, and it is the buyer’s responsibility to verify legality at the delivery address prior to purchase. Buyers must meet the minimum legal age in their jurisdiction. Never use smokeless powder in a black powder arm. Observe the manufacturer’s specified charge range. Black powder and percussion caps ship separately under applicable hazmat regulations. Not for sale to persons prohibited from possessing firearms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an FFL to buy this? Generally no. Percussion muzzleloading revolvers aren’t classified as firearms under the Gun Control Act, so federal law usually permits shipment directly to you. State rules vary — check yours.

Is the frame blued or case hardened? The title says blued; the spec table says case hardened. We’re verifying with Uberti’s current specification. The short description will be updated when confirmed.

Why choose Uberti over Pietta or Traditions? Uberti is generally recognised as the higher tier for Italian percussion revolvers — tighter tolerances, better steel, better fit and finish out of the box. The price difference is minimal; the build quality difference is real to shooters who care about it.

What ball diameter does it take? .375 to .380 inches — a slightly broader tolerance than most .36 revolvers specify, allowing either size.

What makes the 1861 different from the 1851 Navy? The 1861 uses a round barrel instead of an octagonal one. The action is essentially the same, refined over a decade of production.

How do I clean it after shooting? Hot soapy water the same day — remove the cylinder and clean every chamber and nipple. Dry completely, then oil. Black powder fouling is corrosive and won’t wait.

Is it suitable for Civil War reenacting? Yes. The 1861 Navy was carried by both sides and is a well-documented impression.

Is the grip really one-piece walnut? Yes — confirmed in both the description and spec table, consistent across all sources.