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Shotgun Willy · March 17, 2008, 12:09 PM

I came across a brass framed, Italian, 1851 this weekend. I can't figure out the manufacturer though. On the left side of the barrel it says Made in Italy. On the right side it says Black Powder Only. On top it says 1851 Old Model .36 caliber Navy Revolver. So I looked under the loading lever and there's nothing there. The frame and barrel are both stamped with the two Italian proof house markings. There is also an AH, so it was made in 1981. On the bottom of the grip is stamped a PR, with the P overlapping the R. Other than a C, which is above the SN on the barrel it's got no other marks. Anyone got a clue from this meager information?
Thanks.

March 17, 2008, 12:09 PM	#1
Shotgun Willy Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Territory Posts: 98	Help identifying an 1851 I came across a brass framed, Italian, 1851 this weekend. I can't figure out the manufacturer though. On the left side of the barrel it says Made in Italy. On the right side it says Black Powder Only. On top it says 1851 Old Model .36 caliber Navy Revolver. So I looked under the loading lever and there's nothing there. The frame and barrel are both stamped with the two Italian proof house markings. There is also an AH, so it was made in 1981. On the bottom of the grip is stamped a PR, with the P overlapping the R. Other than a C, which is above the SN on the barrel it's got no other marks. Anyone got a clue from this meager information? Thanks.