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Originally Posted by mkk41
There was only 1 known Confederate revolver that used a bronze like material , similar to the alloy Henry and Winchester used.
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Lessee, there was the Griswold and Gunnison, the Spiller and Burr, and the Cofer that were brass framed. Then there was the illusive Schneider and Glassick that was displayed in 1862 in Memphis. Yep.........Only 1 known for sure.
If I were to hazard a guess as to why the Italians reproduction makers chose the brass framed .44 cal revolvers has to do with a couple things. One, brass was easier to machine and was lower cost than steel was in the mid 50s (Less than 10 years after the war) - most steel was being used for reconstruction. Secondly, Smith and Wesson and Ruger were just starting to produce the Model 29 and Super Blackhawk revolvers in .44 Magnum (1956 - which just so happens to coincide with the formation of Navy Arms). Everyone wanted to have the latest super pistol in 44 magnum; so, the Italians obliged with a cheap, brass framed, octagonal barreled .44 caliber pistol to satisfy the burgeaoning .44 craze in the States. Since they are still good sellers, why futz with a good thing???????
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