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Doc Hoy · November 15, 2011, 12:21 AM

I have seen Armi San Marcos marked with SM (I presume for San Marco) on the side of the barrel.

They are reliable pistols but I would load it light. If you can get a .451 ball to shave a ring all the way around, I'd use those instead of .454s. Since it is brass, I would load it with a press and not with the lever. (Few agree with me on that point but I stick by it.)

I don't know what you paid for it but regardless....It was a good deal because it will have the desired outcome. You will soon have three more.

November 15, 2011, 12:21 AM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I second the Honorable Mykeal on all accounts I have seen Armi San Marcos marked with SM (I presume for San Marco) on the side of the barrel. They are reliable pistols but I would load it light. If you can get a .451 ball to shave a ring all the way around, I'd use those instead of .454s. Since it is brass, I would load it with a press and not with the lever. (Few agree with me on that point but I stick by it.) I don't know what you paid for it but regardless....It was a good deal because it will have the desired outcome. You will soon have three more. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.