bigstick6017555
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I have in my possession and with the possibility to purchase, an 1851 Colt Navy replica cap & ball revolver. It is a brass framed, plain cylinder (no engraving), with 71/2 in barrel. Over all condition of the gun is good to very good, blueing and brass good I have shot the gun and it does not shoot to bad, in fact pretty good considering a few negatives. First, the barrel and forcing cone is pitted, and cylinder chambers are some what over sized,(and slightly pitted) need .380 ball, and not all chambers are the same, but loadable. Timing and lock up are right on, and fairly smooth, wedge fits good, barrel and cylinder gap about .005 +/-. After shooting I took it completely down and the insides and hardware all look good no rust. Recoil shield not peened and arbor tight and bottoms out. (was shimmed)
On the right side of barrel is stamped, cal .36 Navy Model- made in Italy
On the right side of barrel at wedge opening is stamped with a shield type design with circle above, and next to it, PN with circle above
On the right side of the brass frame are the same markings, plus XXVI
Serial # on frame and barrel are the same plus number inside wood grips the same (1035)
On underside of barrel is stamped ( FAGS ).
My main question is, who is the manufacture and date, any body know. Owner asking $175
On the right side of barrel is stamped, cal .36 Navy Model- made in Italy
On the right side of barrel at wedge opening is stamped with a shield type design with circle above, and next to it, PN with circle above
On the right side of the brass frame are the same markings, plus XXVI
Serial # on frame and barrel are the same plus number inside wood grips the same (1035)
On underside of barrel is stamped ( FAGS ).
My main question is, who is the manufacture and date, any body know. Owner asking $175