You Will Shoot Your Eye Out

The Italian replica firearms business is known for bringing back designs from the Old West and Civil War eras, with some designs going even further back in history. While 70 years may not seem like “history,” that is the time period that Pietta is reaching back into for the inspiration for its Blacktooth revolver.

As can easily been seen, the .357 Mag.-chambered Blacktooth is a replica of a first-generation Colt Python. The Python was originally introduced in 1955 and quickly became regarded as the world’s premiere double-action revolver.

As costs to produce the hand-built revolver became prohibitive, the company discontinued the model in 2005. While they brought out a new version of the Python in 2020, it had updates that distinguished it from the original.

As the company did with the original Colt Single Action Army, Pietta sought to reproduce the Python as closely to the original as possible. How close is the Pietta Blacktooth to a first-generation Python? The company expects that Blacktooth parts can be used as spares for original first-generation Colt guns.

The Pietta Blacktooth has a 6-inch barrel with adjustable sights. Its finish is blued with checkered walnut grips. Based on Pietta’s catalog of other revolvers, expect additional barrel lengths, finishes and even engraving options in the near future.

The Pietta Blacktooth revolver will be sold in the U.S. by Pietta USA, the company’s new American subsidiary, and initially marketed exclusively through distributor Sport South. The revolvers have an MSRP of $1,150. For more information, see the company’s website.