Well, maybe not to much of a mystery. I have a older Lyman labeled 1858, probably from the early to mid-1970's. On the right hand side of the barrel it says "BLACK POWDER ONLY - MADE IN ITALY" and just in front of that are some proof marks. One is a hex-barrel shape with a ring inside that looks like rifling marks with a 'U' in the center.
Is that a stamp that was used by Uberti? Can I assume that this was built by Uberti and importer/sold in the use by Lyman?
I like the gun and want to return it to active shooting via a 45LC conversion cylinder. Thus, the question as to who made this gun.
Thanks for any help or suggestions. I can post of photo of the marks later tonight if required.
Lee
Is that a stamp that was used by Uberti? Can I assume that this was built by Uberti and importer/sold in the use by Lyman?
I like the gun and want to return it to active shooting via a 45LC conversion cylinder. Thus, the question as to who made this gun.
Thanks for any help or suggestions. I can post of photo of the marks later tonight if required.
Lee