Italian date stamps. .22 Long Rifle" is marked twice around the circumference of the cylinder at the rear along with two proof marks. 0000006802 00000 n COLT 1873 BUCKHORN S.A. TARGET (TMR) cal .44 Magnum. S/N 7171. Perfect timing. 0000038657 00000 n 3l\9/OEK0joW/L242:ORES\";OhBzP%% - eupGHsP/Y$T y&$ iJ.iO7+asMi3>6fV#iBM u*wzY!.biCEy;Z7yA+lpNQFP+dV4N5t i This company was formed in 1970 and used the initials of its three founders, Grassi, Doninelli and Gazzola to make up an emblem. I find the Uberti's closer to the originals , and the new CNC forged frames appeal to my idea of greater strength & closer tolerances. The first proof mark, which appears on all weapons produced in Italy since 1950, is a star within a wavy edged circle (I have seen this described as lands and grooves of rifling) above a crest in a shield. The order was signed J. If this were a copy of an 1873 Winchester, youd have to choose 44-40 (or 38-40) for authenticity, but if youre shooting the 1860 Henry in those matches, it doesnt matter which incorrect caliber you choose. I understand a lot of Navy Arms guns were not made by Uberti but by other Italian companies. Uberti dating/proofing codes. - The Firing Line Forums Bore Condition:The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. 0000050678 00000 n Groups with the PMC averaged 2.3 inches at 50 yards off the bench. The little button behind the loading lever had distinct stops every 90 degrees, a feature was missing from the previously tested version. Rooster Cogburn. C.-{.-~Q~vVW?[.aMF^fV?4J/:50fb0L@w6l=lMaCFnO,ta#ip:xCr3A?Z[Hi6? Copyright 2023 Aceville Publications Ltd. We'll start about there. To our knowledge that problem does not exist with the 44-40 version, so if you opt for this caliber, use some sense in choosing your ammunition. stamping on the frame is CMC or CMG not clear. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. gSchf41,%0&nMF;RD}|MY3-!!6m"m._Z8eGW7F]_[jGFS/`L{U\_&?4c@4xhZ+FGmLQA!^D9`xk'3'SL`AbE39a1Xl72t1Hl>|l lX3r7 @^o5I+u`,cB|H^iaPcbxW|)skz5UXx?8|qAo:"QUvbsd,!BD_Z6R'z~oAWF|1b+Q5,J[D:Spx%Ojoqo[$4gxcX-)I._[2$)Kfk4Z?X-DNP[I1bv(~SE_m6#O. ASM puts that info on the bottom of the frame adjacent to the barrel lug when the datecodes were alpha characters in a rectangle. 0000037734 00000 n Recoil was not an issue. 11) The mark on the left is possibly an Armi San Marco logo on a 1994 pistol. I have a .50 cal rifle, nobody can tell me anything about this rifle. I guess it could be some other kind.Would like it find out who made it. If thats not true and the dull case coloring offends you, rub the parts with cold blue and call it good. They also did a Colt 1855 revolving rifle. Every percussion revolver that Colt made has been reproduced by one or other of these companies. I bought a 36 Cal. Listed were 65 breech load revolvers (Stallion, Cattleman, Buckhorn and Phantom model names) and one muzzle load revolver Paterson prototype. #6. 357 MAG." and features several Italian proof marks. Sights/ Optics:The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the muzzle end of the barrel. Centred around the village of Gardone, the Val Trompia region has the highest concentration of gun makers anywhere in the World. JavaScript is disabled. This replica is chambered for a modern cartridge, making for an interesting pistol suitable for target shooting and varmint hunting. 0000003744 00000 n Uberti's first production gun was a Colt 1851 in 1959 so the date code would have been "XV". "I'll help you down the trail and proud to!" 0000052647 00000 n The Italian proof marks should have a rectangular or square box with a date code in it. The company has used this mark since it produced its first reproduction, a Colt 1851 Navy, in 1959. 0000008224 00000 n I think it is probably a newer reproduction just wanted to check safety of shooting it. trailer In short, put the lever anywhere you want it during the loading process, and it will still take a full cycle of the lever to get the first round into the chamber. 0000067226 00000 n Finally, as a collector of antique weapons, I have to say that I would not like these marks to be omitted entirely. Can anyone help? You have doubtless seen the obligatory BLACK POWDER ONLY marking (stamped on the barrel of all Italian made black powder guns) and the proof house stamps, but are you aware of their significance? OCT. 16. A forum community dedicated to Colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. The Old Model started production in 1861 with the slightly improved New Model Army coming out in 1863 . weight - 7.4 pounds (Carbine), 8.2 pounds (Sporting Rifle) 2006 MSRP - $900. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Deep blued 6 side 7.5" barrel, case hardened loading rod and hammer. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Without seeing the pistols it is difficult to know exactly what they are. This is not one of the standard Pedersoli or Pietta proof marks, nor is it a Uberti proof mark. any one know who manuf. It is not unusual to find some of these American marked guns on sale here in the UK. It consists of the letters dp inside an oval and is usually followed by the name DAVIDE PEDERSOLI or PEDERSOLI. It is in the 2,000 serial range and has GU mark. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Unfired. Whilst the makers marks are there principally for advertising and recognition, the proof marks and serial number are obligatory and will always take the same form. -Ec]]`iBd[&QE~t|J3Wva64v0-uy6Owi.x1:y14y=l*^>rv^)eO>S^)zy^Qp.6CTZ=_"qU[f!=xKw2"+pMlb/}-g%0_/3LA0G#%gC_`uC/}uEpV:+kk The rear sight is a square-notch leaf and elevator dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. 0000004339 00000 n 4) The distinctive Uberti logo. 0000039614 00000 n 0000050889 00000 n It just seems that a little more care in their placement could result in more acceptability and perhaps more sales to the purists. All markings are from Italy in 1982. HMo09..0pl4jub(FZf=~$ABP(XLP Springfield Trapdoor Rifle | Uberti USA Replica Rifles and Revolvers (Most are Zoli, and are good. ) 22 HORNET. Some proof marks on side of frame and the roman numeral XX. You are using an out of date browser. serial # 7996. The lever springs out of a Uberti 73 are the same as the ones one of this 22.I am thinking it is a Uberti but me thinking is not always a good thing. Could it be one of those? The only marks are "NAVY ARMS CO" on the left side of the frame and on the barrel top flat, on the right side of the barrel "MADE IN ITALY" and the letters "GU" in script. Frascarelli. On the top of the barrel, an inch in front of the rear sight, was PATENT. There, you should find a roman numeral or two character alphabetical stamp. 0000010481 00000 n The rifle did not seem to require a break-in period to deburr it, as had the other one. The left side of the frame has Italian proof marks. The right side of the chamber is marked "CAL. The Italian proof house has a book out called "100 anni di prove"/"100 years of proof" that shows this mark as belonging to a Sarezzo company called "Fusav di Bini & Baronio", founded Oct. 13, 1977, but I've got no other info on them. Very nicely finished. Barrel is marked "Navy Arms Ridgefield NJ - Italy" and the upper tang is marked "CAL 22 LR". Thats why we dont call the capacity 13+1, as its given on the website. The Rifle models have similar cosmetics to the Trapper but have 24.5-inch barrels, one chambered in 44-40 (342390) and our test gun in 45 Colt. The largest market for these weapons is the U.S.A. and some of the larger American importers often have their own names stamped on the guns. trailer << /Size 67 /Info 20 0 R /Root 23 0 R /Prev 117549 /ID[<3013820267cc20c18f38ceb2ef54c0c3>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 23 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 19 0 R /Metadata 21 0 R /AcroForm 24 0 R >> endobj 24 0 obj << /Fields [ ] /DR << /Font << /ZaDb 16 0 R /Helv 17 0 R >> /Encoding << /PDFDocEncoding 18 0 R >> >> /DA (/Helv 0 Tf 0 g ) >> endobj 65 0 obj << /S 98 /V 209 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 66 0 R >> stream 0000007663 00000 n (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/*]>> 0000005051 00000 n PDF PROOF MARKS ProoF MarKs - NRA Museum Nov 8, 2007. The action proof marks were under the action just behind the loading platform. This gun has no Italian proof marks and is not marked blackpowder only. If you don't Facebook PM me the details of the rifle and I'll make sure he gets it. The top of the barrel is marked "A. UBERTI & C. GARDONE V.T. 0000008724 00000 n Type of Finish:Blue, Case Color and Brass. 0000037713 00000 n Both use small lettered stamps Cirmarron tends to place the . This one seems to be an older mfg., very high quality lock action. 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A chart of Italian proof marks is Attachment 1. The barrel and cylinder are the usual Uberti black rather than the blue of the originals and the finish is to a high standard, indicating good polishing before the finish was applied.