1964 repro. 1851 navy colt

[ngota44]

I recently bought a .36 colt from a guy who sat on it for years. He didn't
have any idea what it was. I've been trying to find out who made it.
The date code was XX 1964. To the left of the date code it looks like a shield with crossing swords. It dosn't even say "blackpowder only".
The PN with the star is there. On the butt it just says Italy and looks like EIG.
The top of the barrel says EIG NAVY. Any ideas?

 

[Chawbaccer]

I really don't think anybody was making repros in 1964.

 

[ngota44]

If that is true what does the "XX" next to "PN" for? My understanding that should be the date code. My Pietta 1858 has a "AU" next to "PN" and if that is the date it should be 1989.

 

[Chawbaccer]

Darnd if I know.

I have a 53 navy too, Euroarms, made in Brescia Italy. I bought it brand new around '76
I just checked and it has the same marks as yours: shield with a star over it, pn with star over it and xx9. I always thought they were proof marks.

 

[Chawbaccer]

Eating my words

A brief listing of his accomplishments in this area includes the introduction of authentic replicas of the 1851 Navy Colt revolver (1959), Remington's 1858 revolver and the 1863 Zouave percussion rifle/musket (1960), 1866 and 1873 Winchester lever-action rifles (1973), the Model 1860 Henry (1979), the LeMat percussion revolver (1985) andcopies of S&W's Schofield (1994) and Russian models (1999), along with countless other reproduction arms that span America's colorful past

Thats an excerpt from a tribute to Val Forgett of Navy Arms, Your dates are probably correct.

 

[ngota44]

If my listing is correct your "XX9" should be 1973.

 

[dave1964]

EIG may be FIE?

Could the EIG actually be FIE? If I am thinking correctly FIE stands for Firearms Import/Export they were based in Miami, FL. Years ago I had a Brass Navy in .36 from them. It is the only company I know of other than EMF, Euro Manufacture Firearms? out of Los Angeles, CA. Hope this helps???, Dave

 

[ngota44]

Thanks for trying. It is stamped in 2 places. Both stamps look like EIG. The one on the barrel is clearly marked in capital letters and the one on the butt looks like something fancy.

 

[arcticap]

After an amount of google searching "eig navy", there are 2 main references that seem to often emerge. The first reference would be if your gun was a true antique muzzle loading pistol which would be an indication that it originated from EIG - East India Gun Company. But since it's a modern replica, the other reference appears to be from a Spanish company that made relatively cheap revolvers and derringers, etc..., named "EIG". It certainly is a recognized brand that must have been imported by one of the numerous outfits of which many are still in the importing business today.

 

[ngota44]

Thanks for your effort. It sounds good to me. I took it out shooting last
weekend and it fires just fine. Used 777 15gr., wad, 375 ball, remington caps.
First time I shot a Colt. Is the pin (barrel to frame) supposed to be flush or all the way through?

 

[Smokin_Gun]

Eig

It's definetly a 1964 "XX" theh only company that comes to mind is Euroarms, but don't quote me. Ill keep thinkin.

 

[Smokin_Gun]

Found EIG

EIG Importers of small pistols and revolvers in Miami, Florida, c. 1967.

Found it on this site: http://proofhouse.com/index.htm
Go to gun codes and markings, alphebtical listing.

 

[PredatorsandPlay]

Did you ever figure out what you had? I have the exact gun and haven't had any luck identifying it. Thanks Jason

 

[Al LaVodka]

What're the chances -- after five years!?
Al

 

[ngota44]

Still have the gun and it shoots fine. I did happen to find a twin to it I picked
up last year. No problems with either one.

 

[BHP FAN]

I LOVE a story with a happy ending!

 

[zimmerstutzen]

repro colts and remmies filled a demand about the centenniel of the US Civil War. The supply of shootable originals was drying up annd getting too valuable for skirmishers. Folks like Val Forggett and Turner Kirkland jumped on the possibility of getting these guns into the American Market. The guy across the street from my parents was a skirmisher back in the early 1960's and had a colt repro that he let me shoot at the range. a few times. I think it was before the 100 yr anniv. of Gettysburg. In 1969, I was in a gun shop- in Reading Pa and saw a walker repro that had blown apart by a guy who loaded smokeless in it.

 

[madcratebuilder]

nevermind

 

[Bluehawk]

Why does this thread have a thumbs down next to it...did I miss something??