I am trying to identify a bp revolver.
It is either a 1851 Navy (possibly a Yank) REPLICA in 44 cal, or it is a 1860 Army in 44cal.
Both of these pistols have the "Engaged ..." scene pressed into the cylinder commemorating the Texas Navy vs the Mexican navy I believe. And although the original 1851 navy was 36 cal, there are replicas in 44.
Both Uberti and Pietta made each, I believe.
Besides that, the finish is worn and the engaged scene is mostly not visible, it is either not blued or 100% worn down to base metal, octagon barrel says 'made in italy' but nothing more.
Both Uberti and Pietta are Italian, right?
Darn.
Anyway, iof there is a way to identify it please post and help me out!
Also, either way, are the parts of the 1860 interchangeable with the 44 cal 1851? Is a cartridge conversion process or cylinder available for it?
Thanks.
I know pics would help, so i am working on it!
C-
It is either a 1851 Navy (possibly a Yank) REPLICA in 44 cal, or it is a 1860 Army in 44cal.
Both of these pistols have the "Engaged ..." scene pressed into the cylinder commemorating the Texas Navy vs the Mexican navy I believe. And although the original 1851 navy was 36 cal, there are replicas in 44.
Both Uberti and Pietta made each, I believe.
Besides that, the finish is worn and the engaged scene is mostly not visible, it is either not blued or 100% worn down to base metal, octagon barrel says 'made in italy' but nothing more.
Both Uberti and Pietta are Italian, right?
Darn.
Anyway, iof there is a way to identify it please post and help me out!
Also, either way, are the parts of the 1860 interchangeable with the 44 cal 1851? Is a cartridge conversion process or cylinder available for it?
Thanks.
I know pics would help, so i am working on it!
C-