Armi San Marco Lever Action

[arcticap]

When I visited Traditions recently, I saw 3 brand new 1892 Winchester lever actions that were made by Armi San Marco.
1 was a steel framed .44-40 and 2 were brass framed .45 Colts.
I commented to the salesperson that I thought Armi San Marco went out of business, and he said yes, these are leftovers.

I found one of the rifle models up for auction on Gunbroker with a lot of pictures.
IIRC the ones that I saw were carbine models that were selling for about 1/2 the price of this one on Gunbroker for $875.


http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=107810236

 

[mainmech48]

I thought that Armi San Marco had gone OoB. IIRC they had loads of QC issues, especially on their S&W No.3 "Schofield" repros which often required extensive rework in order to function correctly.

Personally, I'd be leary. That warranty isn't likely to be transferable, even if ASM is still in business. I saw "Traditions" listed on the paper in your 4th photo. Before bidding, I'd call or email them to check if they still carry and/or service ASM and under what terms.

If the piece is an "orphan", I'd pass no matter how cheap it is.

 

[scrat]

Even though its very nice looking and tempting i would probably pass on it myself.

 

[sundance44s]

Yea I`d pass There are 2 new EMF 92`s for under 500 bucks .
I like the 92`s ..good slim built winchesters .....Those EMF are very tempting ..Probally Uberti made too .http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=108504109
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=108525831

 

[scrat]

Emf is a really good place. about 30 minutes drive for me.

 

[sundance44s]

Scrat ,,do you know if it`s Uberti makeing them for EMF ?
I may have to buy the Carbine 45 on Gunbroker ...sure is tempting ..might add a John Wayne , big loop lever to it ...it would look good.

 

[scrat]

i wouldnt doubt it. They use both pietta and Uberti. i went there a while back and talked to them. they are a good bunch of people. They care about what they are doing. If you were to call them up to order a gun. they will bend over for you literally. You could ask them to check out the gun to find a certain finish or style or something and they will. they do a lot to make sure people are happy. i keep reading stuff about them. i have been thinking of going down there again. Maybe to do a THR visit. Call them ahead of time, then go see if i can meet someone tour there place take pictures ask a million questions then write a review of them and post it here. Seems like we talk about them at least 10 times a month. Work gets slow again for me in October. When it does i think thats what i will do.

 

[sundance44s]

Might be a good thing I don`t have a place like that to go fondle these guns ...LOL ..No tellin what I`d buy ..
Your visit sounds like a good idea ..
I looked on the EMF site ...the 1892`s are made by Rossi ..

 

[arcticap]

The EMF's look stronger and more durable than the Armi San Marcos, especially with the brass frame.
In person the ASM's looked and felt kind of light and dainty.

 

[horserider]

Asm 1892 45

Hi Guys-why do you say these ASM are dainty. Is the machine work sloppy?
I was looking at these too considering the price. Or, are these basic gun junk and should we all stay away from these 45's???

 

[Smokin_Gun]

EMF, Navy Arms, & Cimarron used to sell Armi San Marcos...not a thing dainty or wrong with an ASM....if anyone owned one or more they would know this and not bad mouth a good revolver Mfg.

SG

 

[horserider]

Smokin Gun

How about the lever actions ? Are they good?
I see my Dad's Remington 700 as well made machinery. Would the ASM 1892 45 LC compare? Thx.

 

[Smokin_Gun]

I have never had one, but I tell you what, how much is it? I'll send you a USPS M.O. You send me the rifle and I'll let you know...seriously.
I'd buy one at the right price.

I'd say at a guess an ASM Lever Gun would be comparable to a Rossi as both would be less than a Winchester.

No I would not compare and Import rifle to a Remington.

SG

 

[arcticap]

Hi Guys-why do you say these ASM are dainty. Is the machine work sloppy?

I thought that the actions seemed to be more lightweight and slender than say a .357 Marlin lever action carbine.
The action just seemed to look a little smaller viewing it in person.
I didn't cycle it or anything, so I can't say that it was junky at all.
It could have been very tight, but the carbine version did seem light to hold.
It could last forever for all that I know about it.
Try asking or doing a search about them at a cowboy action site where some folks might be shooting them or have more first hand info. about how well they function.