Missoura Don
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I just picked up a 1858 New Model Army for $30 bucks at a pawn shop. Thing is..Ive never heard of this manufacturer...bottom of bbl is stamped: Made By E.N. Santa Barbara Spain theres some kinda proof mark in between the Barbara and Spain...Left side of bbbl says Cal.44 top of bbl is marked New Model Army...right side of bbl has another proof mark..cant make it out...but looks like a R inside a old cannon ball with the fuse on top. bottom right hand side of frame (above trigger guaed) has two more proof maks one like I just descreibed, and another one that looks pretty similar. Its pretty banged up, with some scratches, muzzle deffinattly needs recrowned, bbl stud for rammer is missin, and nipples need to be replaced. Stripped it all down and did a thourough cleanin on it...action is still tight though.... Anyone know about these models? I think I may get a new cyl, and possibly recrown the muzzle....see if its a shooter...any help would be appreciated!!!