Euroarms - ASM - ASP Question

[Gaucho Gringo]

I have an 1851 Colt reproduction. On top of the barrel it is marked Euroams of America. On the right side next the rammer the barrel is marked ASM Black Powder only. From what I have always read was that ASP became Euroarms. It wouldn't seem logical to me to sell your competitors product. I realize that Euromarms of America is just an importing and distribution company but it still seems odd to me. Is there something I am missing here? BTW is is a very nice revolver with CCH frame and tight lockup.

 

[elhombreconnonombre]

GG
I can't answer as to the branding/selling arrangements, but some of the earlier Armi San Marcos revolvers were on par with the Colt 2nd and 3rd gen products in fit and finish, bluing and cch, even with marks that looked EXACTLY like the 2nd/3rd gens, but for some time before ASM went out of business quality suffered greatly and they were sometimes indifferent/inaccurate shooters.
What date code is yours?

 

[Gaucho Gringo]

It looks to be 1993 or 94. Out of all the BP revolvers I own this is only that all the other markings are on the bottom of the receiver and barrel in front of the trigger guard and it is crowded. Really clean looking as far as markings. not plastered all over the gun like so many others I own or have owned. The only one you would really notice is the Euroarms of America on top of the barrel and even it isn't really that noticeable at first glance. Another odd thing, there is only one serial number on the whole gun, on the bottom of the frame, but it not a kit because it has proof marks and too nice looking to be one.

 

[Fingers McGee]

I haven't a clue Gringo. Armi San Paolo became Euroarms. ASM was always ASM until they went belly up in 2002.

Only person that I can think of that might have an explanation would be Dr. Davis at RPRCA.