January 22, 2013, 05:09 PM | #1 |
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Siles Distributors?
Who made the revolvers for Siles I think they were just importers?
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January 22, 2013, 06:20 PM | #2 |
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BTW I've been over this thing with a magnifying glass and I don't see a makers mark anywhere just Siles N.Y.
Looks and feels well made though.
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January 22, 2013, 07:33 PM | #3 |
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Probably ASM. I dont know if Sile imported Uberti and Pietta didn't make them, could be Palmetto tho.
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January 22, 2013, 07:38 PM | #4 |
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The quality is really nice right up there with my Uberti 3rd model.
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January 23, 2013, 01:24 AM | #5 |
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I have two Siles revolvers....
An 1858 is steel and an 1860 in steel.
Both have a mark from ASP (The DDG, or is it DGG, I can never remember which, in a triangle.) under the loading lever. Both are top quality.
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January 23, 2013, 10:18 AM | #6 |
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Doc I looked and nothing all I find is AD for a made date and the serial number in three places. Beats me but it sure does appear quality made.
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January 23, 2013, 11:40 AM | #7 |
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Tom,
Sometimes ASP put an identifying mark on the grip frame under the grips.
I have another 1858 which is marked in that way. Have to take it apart to find the mark. Tnx,
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January 23, 2013, 12:06 PM | #8 |
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Thanks Doc I'll let the next owner worry about it, I don't want to take it apart.
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