ASM 1851 parts

[nativeshootist]

I got a "brand new" ASM 1851 navy and I like the gun. It's .44 cal tho and I know that's not the original caliber, which I would've like to get but this was $130 while a pietta was like $230. They had two pietta's for $140 and were .36 cal but they were a brass frame. Any way I was wondering which current maker of the navies would parts fit better on my ASM navy? Just in case any parts fail or break. But I do want to put a lighten trigger spring on the gun but I have no clue which would fit better.

[Good Troy]

Try this link.  It appears to be parts for your model.

http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=85&cat=ASM+1861+Navy

I have purchased from VTI before without issues.

[Coffinmaker]

Unfortunately, Armi San Marco went the way of the Doo Doo Bird some years ago.  At this point  in time,  parts for an ASM are far and few between, as in almost nonexistent.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel though.  And ....... it's not a train.  ASM had a habit of copying Colt guns VERY closely.  Many Colt and Pietta parts will work.  Some fitting may be required.  Getting a lighter Trigger/Bolt spring and a lighter Main spring should be job one.
VIT Gunparts will become your "go-to" source.  Main Springs for your gun are easy.  VTI has a very nice reduce main spring and Brownells carries "Lee's Gunsmithing Gunfighter" springs.  Either will work well.  For the Trigger/Bolt spring I suggest a Pietta T/B spring.  You can use the wire type T/B springs, but I find they feel "mushy" while the Pietta still feels crisp.
Next thing to do is find good replacement Nipples.  I don't know if SlixShot makes a cone that will fit the ASM (My first choice).  Next in line would be Treso from the Possibles Shop or Track of the Wolf.

Coffinmaker

[nativeshootist]

I know ASM doesn't make guns anymore, that's why i'm worried about parts incase something breaks on mine. but i'll try what you said coffinmaker.

[Coffinmaker]

Don't be real upset about ASM not making guns these days.  Most of the time, ASM replacement parts didn't fit ASM guns and took some
ridiculously extensive fitting.  The things you are most likely to have break are Trigger/Bolt springs (easy fix) and Hand springs (easy fix)
I'm not a proponent of running our Cap Guns with full loads and heavy Conicals.  Lots of stress on the gun, especially Colt design with no top strap.  I full well expect my Cap Guns to well out last me.  Oh, also, the wedge may loosen up.  If it does, it's another easy fix to fit either a Uberti or Pietta wedge to the gun.

DO NOT be afraid to take it out and play with it.  It should be a real fun gun!!

Coffinmaker

[nativeshootist]

I do shoot it, i really enjoy it. Just wish I had some real bp