Euroarms - ASM - ASP Question

[Gaucho Gringo]

I posted this a few years ago on another forum but never got a definitive answer so I will post it here.

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.

It looks to be 1993 or 94 dated. Out of all the BP revolvers I own this is only one 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.

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

What would it take to qualify as a definitive answer to your satisfaction?

As you started to uncover, Euroarms of America as an importer, had to acquire the revolver from a manufacturer. e.g., ASP, ASM, etc.
There is nothing odd at all about selling a product made by a competitor.
In modern manufacturing, it is very common to supply products to "Partners", AKA competitors. This reduces the cost of development, and manufacturing. If every brand of widget was designed and manufactured in a separate facility, the costs would be much higher. This is typical for the majority of manufacturing.
It is not uncommon to have 2 or 3 manufactures supplying a specific product for dozens of brands and other manufactures to complete there offering.
Your description of the markings is completely typical for an ASM revolver. ASM sold to nearly every importer there was so even an importers name on the barrel (Euroarms of America) is not unexpected.

 

[4v50 Gary]

If it's all made in one factory, does the factory worker or management care what markings are on it? Use the part, clear it out and make $$$. We find this is true even here in America. I've seen a Series 80 Colt slide that was rollmarked Series 70. Ditto with things made at our arsenals during WW II.