I have a couple of confederate brass revolvers. A 1980, (AF) .36 caliber 1851 navy, that I am not sure of the manufacture. No engraving on cylinder, made in Italy with way too big of letters stating such on one side of the barrel and "black powder only" on the other side.
Says "1851 old model .36 caliber navy revolver on top of barrel.
All matching, wth 5 digit serial starting with one, and a large "C" stamped on bottom of barrel where serial numbers meet the numbers on brass.
"C" for confederate? Maker?
Anyway no clue who made it, every bit as nice as the ASM. (tempted to say little better maybe except for fit of hand grips) Both very good quality though.
The other I got at the same time is a 1982 (AI) .44 1850 with octagon barrel, also brass, of which there was never any such thing made originally I don't believe. By ASM. Suppose it is the Army 44, though it has a naval scene.
All matching as well, engraved naval battle scene on cylinder with colt patent date, and name of battle etc.
No clue who made the first one, there is a weird looking mark on butt of hand grip brass strip, looks kind of like an 'R' made with multiple lines, I will have to post a pic.
Any ideas what it might be, I'm all researched out, thought I'd ask the experts, thanks
Post pics in a little while.
Says "1851 old model .36 caliber navy revolver on top of barrel.
All matching, wth 5 digit serial starting with one, and a large "C" stamped on bottom of barrel where serial numbers meet the numbers on brass.
"C" for confederate? Maker?
Anyway no clue who made it, every bit as nice as the ASM. (tempted to say little better maybe except for fit of hand grips) Both very good quality though.
The other I got at the same time is a 1982 (AI) .44 1850 with octagon barrel, also brass, of which there was never any such thing made originally I don't believe. By ASM. Suppose it is the Army 44, though it has a naval scene.
All matching as well, engraved naval battle scene on cylinder with colt patent date, and name of battle etc.
No clue who made the first one, there is a weird looking mark on butt of hand grip brass strip, looks kind of like an 'R' made with multiple lines, I will have to post a pic.
Any ideas what it might be, I'm all researched out, thought I'd ask the experts, thanks
Post pics in a little while.
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