[jake1911]

I have 0 knowledge of percussion revolvers and cant find enough data to determine whether it is real or fake. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (sorry about the poor photos)

 

[dogface6]

An Italian fantasy replica of a revolver that never existed.

Navy Colts were .36 - Armys were .44.

They both had color-casehardened frames - not brass.

These were built as low-cost cap and ball revolvers for the American market - Cabela's sells them - proof marks are on the right side, inder the barrel wedge.

Time to start buying reference books...

 

[jake1911]

I was 99% sure it was after I looked at Colt serial numbers and saw exactly what you had mentioned. Good thing I paid $100 for it . maybe $75 to much?

Thanks for the info

 

[dogface6]

You paid about an average - the new ones are a bit more, but not by much.

Use it to learn about shooting percussion guns, or sell it at a garage sale, and get your money back.